What was the second name of the Kharwar revolt?

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The Kharwar revolt, also called the Kherwar Movement, was known as Safa Hor. It was a tribal, non-violent struggle started by Bhagirath Manjhi among the Santhals in 1868. The movement took place in the Chota Nagpur region, now in Jharkhand. Participants named themselves Safa Hor, meaning pure men, emphasizing self-purification and resistance against British rent demands. The movement continued until 1874 despite suppression and focused on cultural revival instead of violence.

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Safa Hor The Kharwar revolt, also called the Kherwar Movement, was known as Safa Hor. It was a tribal, non-violent struggle started by Bhagirath Manjhi among the Santhals in 1868. The movement took place in the Chota Nagpur region, now in Jharkhand. Participants named themselves Safa Hor, meaning pure men, emphasizing self-purification and resistance against British rent demands. The movement continued until 1874 despite suppression and focused on cultural revival instead of violence.

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