Sido Kanhu The Santhal Hul, Bharat’S First War Of Independence by Tuhin A. Sinha
Tuhin A. Sinha . Rupa Publications India . English
‘Hul! Hul! Hul!’ This chilling cry echoed across Santhal land, heralding the dawn of a fierce native resistance against colonial tyranny. In the heart of the Damin-i-koh forests, Sido and Kanhu, simple brothers from a large Murmu clan, would become the epicentre of an electrifying struggle for freedom. As the Murmu siblings—Sido, Kanhu, Chand, Bhairab, Phulo and Jano—led the unprecedented uprising against oppressive zamindars and the British Empire, they inspired 50,000 Santhals to be a part of this revolution. But the cost of their daring defiance would be steep: 10,000 lives lost, thousands incarcerated and their families destroyed. Entangled in a treacherous web of deception and betrayal, the brothers and their allies found themselves 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. This pulse-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 Murmu siblings navigate a land torn between tradition and subjugation, they must overcome unimaginable odds in the pursuit of their fight for their right. The stakes have never been higher, and the cost of victory never more devastating.
Categories: Fiction
About the Author
Tuhin A. Sinha is a best-selling author, columnist, content strategist and politician. Tuhin has studied in Loyola School, Jamshedpur and Hindu College, Delhi before doing his Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising and Communications Management (PGDACM) from the National Institute of Advertising, (NIA), New Delhi. Tuhin is acknowledged among the most prolific Indian writers with a maverick knack to experiment with new genres. While his first book, That Thing Called Love (2006) was an offbeat romance, The Captain(2008) was a cricket thriller that explored the underbelly of modern cricket. Of Love And Politics(2010) was a political thriller. His fourth and fifth books The Edge Of Desire (2012) and its sequel, The Edge of Power (2013) can be called socio-political thrillers. Daddy (2014) was Tuhin’s sixth book and his first non-fiction narrative. Daddy is India's first parenting book from a Dad's perspective and celebrates new age fatherhood. Tuhin’s latest book, Let The Reason Be Love (2015) was again an offbeat romance. Other than his novels, Tuhin has co-authored the book India Aspires with Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and Shipping, Nitin Gadkari. The book brings forth some very innovative development ideas and espouses increased production of bio-fuel and solar energy as means to improve the country's rural economy. At present Tuhin, as a special initiatives advisor to Shri Gadkari’s ministries, is aiding the Hon Minister on some key initiatives concerning his ministries with the objective of enhancing public perception of the same. Tuhin was a Grand Jury member for the prestigious Mahindra Transport Excellence Awards, 2016. Tuhin has also been a screenwriter of several popular TV shows, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, being one of them, which is co-wrote in 2011-12. Apart from his fiction novels and scripts, Tuhin is a keen political observer and activist. Tuhin’s columns on Indian politics appear regularly in India’s leading dailies. Tuhin has a regular blog on ibnlive.com and dailyo.in He also appears frequently on news channels on political discussions. Tuhin has also been a creative consultant and content strategist, with one of India's premier media companies, Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. He wrote and narrated a popular social empowerment radio series, called "Misaal" which was broadcast on the BigFM stations of Jharkhand and Bihar.
