Kandh Revolt against the British was led by

The Kandh (or Khond) Revolt against British rule in Odisha was primarily led by Chakra Bisoi (also known as Chakra Bishoyi). From 1837 to 1856, the Khonds of the hilly tracts extending from Odisha to Andhra Pradesh revolted against the British East India Company [1]. Chakra Bisoi, a young leader, organized the Khonds and other tribes like the Ghumsar and Kalahandi to oppose the suppression of their socio-religious practice of human sacrifice (Meriah), the imposition of new taxes, and the entry of zamindars into their territories [1]. He also sought to restore native rule by supporting local royal scions against British wishes. While Dora Bisoi led earlier resistance, Chakra Bisoi took command around 1840 and remained a significant threat until his disappearance, which effectively ended the uprising [2]. Other options like Birsa Munda led the Munda rebellion in Chhotanagpur [3].

Sources

1. [1] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 6: People’s Resistance Against British Before 1857 > Khond Uprisings (1837-1856) > p. 157
2. [2] https://magazines.odisha.gov.in/orissareview/2020/Jan/engpdf/19-23.pdf
3. [3] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 6: People’s Resistance Against British Before 1857 > Important Tribal Movements of Mainland > p. 160