Birsa Munda | Birsa Munda-Janjatiya Nayak Book Released

Birsa Munda fought bravely for the country against the exploitative system of the British colonial system and spearheaded the movement against British oppression giving a call for ‘Ulgulan’.

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Birsa Munda- Relevance for UPSC Exam

GS Paper 1: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.

Birsa Munda in News

Recently, Union Minister released a book “Birsa Munda – Janjatiya Nayak” written by Prof. Alok Chakrawal, Vice-Chancellor, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur.
“Birsa Munda – Janjatiya Nayak” book is a comprehensive attempt to bring to the fore the struggle of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and the contribution of forest dwellers to the freedom movement.

Key Facts about Birsa Munda

About Sri Birsa Munda: He was born on 15th November 1875 in a Munda tribe in the Chotanagpur Plateau area.
Against British Rule: Birsa Munda fought bravely for the country against the exploitative system of the British colonial system and spearheaded the movement against British oppression giving a call for ‘Ulgulan’ (Revolution).
Birsait Sect: Birsa started the faith of ‘Birsait’ after knowing the efforts of the missionaries to convert tribals to Christianity.
- he urged the Mundas to give up drinking liquor, clean their village, and stop believing in witchcraft and sorcery.
Birsa Munda Led Munda Rebellion: Birsa Munda initiated the Munda Rebellion in the south of Ranchi in 1899-1900.
- It was also known by the name of the ‘Ulgulan’ or the ‘Great Tumult’.
- Objective: To establish Munda Raj by driving out the British.
- The Munda rebellion identified the following reasons for the misery the Mundas-
  - Hindu landlords and moneylenders snatched the land of the Munda tribes.
  - Conversion activities are taken by Missionaries in Tribal Areas.
  - Exploitative land taxation system and policies of the British government.