How did Tilka Manjhi send his revolt messages to villagers?

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Tilka Manjhi led the first Adivasi revolt against British rule in Santhal Pargana (now Jharkhand) between 1771-1785. He sent messages on sal leaves to tribal communities, encouraging resistance to British authority. This method helped unify the Adivasis during the revolt. Tilka Manjhi attacked Ramgarh Cantonment in 1778 and killed British officer Augustus Cleveland in 1784 before his capture and execution in 1785.

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On sal leaves Tilka Manjhi led the first Adivasi revolt against British rule in Santhal Pargana (now Jharkhand) between 1771-1785. He sent messages on sal leaves to tribal communities, encouraging resistance to British authority. This method helped unify the Adivasis during the revolt. Tilka Manjhi attacked Ramgarh Cantonment in 1778 and killed British officer Augustus Cleveland in 1784 before his capture and execution in 1785.

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