Question

    The Kharsawan massacre in 1948 was a protest against what?

    A Land tax Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Merger of Kharsawan with Odisha Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Capture of Santhal tribe's land Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Local monarch Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In 1948, the Kharsawan massacre occurred during a protest against the merger of Kharsawan with Odisha. This tragic event is often compared to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre due to the large number of tribal protestors killed by police gunfire.

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