The leader of Santhal revolt was

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The correct option is 1:

The Santhal Hul, or Santhal Revolt, took place primarily in the present-day states of Jharkhand and West Bengal between 1855 and 1857. This major uprising was a reaction by the Santhal community against the oppressive policies of the British colonial revenue system (Zamindari system), usurers (moneylenders), and corrupt police practices. The revolt was primarily led by four brothers—**Sidhu** (also spelled Sindhu), Kanhu, Chand, and Bhairav. Among them, Sidhu and Kanhu were the principal leaders who raised the banner of rebellion and claimed to have received divine authority to fight against the oppressors. Option 1, Sindhu (Sidhu), is thus correctly identified as a key leader of this revolt.

The incorrect option is 2:

Birsa Munda was a renowned tribal freedom fighter, but he led the **Munda Rebellion** (also known as the Ulgulan) in the region of Chota Nagpur in the late 19th century (1899-1900), which is separate from the Santhal Revolt of 1855.

The incorrect option is 3:

Kalu Ram is not typically cited as one of the major leaders of the Santhal Revolt. This name does not correspond to a principal figure involved in the significant 1855-1857 uprising.

The incorrect option is 4:

Karam Shah was a prominent figure associated with the **Pagal Panthis** movement, a socio-religious and political movement in Bengal during the early 19th century, particularly resisting the landlord's tyranny, but he was not the leader of the Santhal Revolt.