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‘Hul! Hul! Hul!’This chilling cry echoed across Santhal land, heralding the dawn of a fierce native resistance againstcolonial tyranny. In the heart of the Damin-i-koh forests, Sido and Kanhu, simple brothers froma large Murmu clan, would become the epicentre of an electrifying struggle for freedom. As theMurmu siblings—Sido, Kanhu, Chand, Bhairab, Phulo and Jano—led the unprecedented uprisingagainst oppressive zamindars and the British Empire, they inspired 50,000 Santhals to be a part ofthis revolution. But the cost of their daring defiance would be steep: 10,000 lives lost, thousandsincarcerated and their families destroyed. Entangled in a treacherous web of deception and betrayal, the brothers and their allies foundthemselves surrounded by hidden enemies and sinister motives. Yet, with each revelation and loss,their resolve only grew, igniting a fire that threatened the very core of the imperial fiefdom. Thispulse-pounding thriller takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant landscape of nineteenth-century India, blending breakneck action and meticulous historical detail. As the Murmusiblings navigate a land torn between tradition and subjugation, they must overcome unimaginableodds in the pursuit of their fight for their right. The stakes have never been higher, and the cost ofvictory never more devastating. Review‘The Santhal War of 1855 is a story that had to be told and I’m glad it’s being told with such stark vividness and raw emotion... A must read!’—Amish Author and Director, Nehru Centre, London