Birsa Munda brief history
Birsa Munda was an Indian tribal leader and freedom fighter who was born on 15 November 1875. He spearheaded a rebellion against the British Raj, known as the 'Munda Rebellion' or 'Ulgulan', meaning 'Great Tumult'. In order to resist British efforts to convert them to Christianity, he started a faith called 'Birsait'. To recognize his contribution to the struggle for independence, Jharkhand was created on his birth anniversary in 2000.
Birsa Munda the real hero of "Abua Disun" (Self Rule)
The news of Birsa Munda's mass struggle for 'Abua Disun' (self rule) had spread far and wide, shaking the British administration to its core. In response, Commissioner Mr. A Fobes and Deputy Commissioner Mr. H.C. Streattfield rushed to Kunti with two companies of army in an attempt to quash the revolt known as 'Ulgulan'. The severity of their measures was so high that they even declared a reward of Rs 500 for anyone who could provide information leading to Birsa's arrest.
Legacy of the real hero:
Birsa Munda's legacy lives on to this day, as tribal peoples of Karnataka and Jharkhand continue to celebrate his birth anniversary on November 15. To honor him, many institutions have been named after him, including the Birsa Agricultural University, Birsa Institute of Technology, Birsa College Khunti, Birsa Institute of Technology Sindri, Sidho Kanho Birsha University, Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Birsa Munda Airport, Birsa Munda Central Jail, Birsa Seva Dal, and the Birsa Munda Tribal University. His life has also inspired two films - Ashok Saran's 2004 film 'Ulgulan-Ek Kranti', in which 500 Birsaits appeared as extras, and Iqbal Saran's 2008 movie 'Gandhi se Pehle Gandhi', based on his novel about the life of Birsa Munda.
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