After the Santhal Uprising subsided, what was/were the measure/measures taken by the colonial government?
1. The territories called ‘Santhal Paraganas’ were created.
2. It became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The correct option is Both 1 and 2.

Detailed Explanation:

The Santhal Rebellion (also known as the Santhal Hool) took place in 1855–1856 against the oppression of British colonial authorities, zamindars, and moneylenders (dikus) in the tribal belt of Bengal Presidency.

After the rebellion was suppressed by the British colonial forces, the colonial government implemented specific administrative and legal measures to pacify the region and prevent future tribal uprisings:

1. Creation of Santhal Parganas:
Statement 1 is correct. The British colonial government passed Act XXXVII of 1855, creating a separate administrative district called the 'Santhal Parganas'. This area was carved out of the districts of Bhagalpur and Birbhum to ensure special administrative protection for the Santhals.

2. Land Transfer Restrictions:
Statement 2 is correct. Special tenancy laws were enacted within the Santhal Parganas (which eventually culminated in the Santhal Parganas Tenancy Act). Under these legal provisions, it became illegal for a Santhal to transfer land to a non-Santhal, protecting tribal lands from being acquired by non-tribal moneylenders and landlords.

Since both statements 1 and 2 accurately describe the measures taken by the colonial government following the rebellion, the correct code selection is Both 1 and 2.