Born on November 15, 1875, in Ulihatu, Bihar(Now in Jharkhand), Birsa Munda belonged to the Munda tribal community
Born on November 15, 1875, in Ulihatu, Bihar(Now in Jharkhand), Birsa Munda belonged to the Munda tribal community
Munda Rebellion Leader
Munda Rebellion Leader
“Emerging as a leader during the Munda Rebellion (1899-1900), Birsa fought against British colonial rule”
“Emerging as a leader during the Munda Rebellion (1899-1900), Birsa fought against British colonial rule”
Dharti Aba - Father of the Earth
Dharti Aba - Father of the Earth
Affectionately known as "Dharti Aba," Birsa Munda advocated for tribal rights and cultural autonomy
Affectionately known as "Dharti Aba," Birsa Munda advocated for tribal rights and cultural autonomy
white flag as a symbol of Birsa Raj
The 'Ulgulan' or the 'Great Tumult' as the movement came to be called, aimed at establishing Munda Raj by driving out the British
– The name "Jharkhand" means "The Land of Forests". The state was brought into existence by the Bihar reorganization Act on 15th November, 2000 - the birth anniversary of the legendary Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
– The name "Jharkhand" means "The Land of Forests". The state was brought into existence by the Bihar reorganization Act on 15th November, 2000 - the birth anniversary of the legendary Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
November 15 is celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in honor of Birsa Munda's contributions
British police arrested Birsa Munda while he slept with his tribal guerilla army in Jamkopai forest, Chakradharpur (Jharkhand)
British police arrested Birsa Munda while he slept with his tribal guerilla army in Jamkopai forest, Chakradharpur (Jharkhand)
Birsa died of cholera in the jail and the movement faded out
Birsa died of cholera in the jail and the movement faded out