Book Excerpt: How Birsa Munda's Ulgulan Shook British Raj in the Region
1 year, 9 months ago

Book Excerpt: How Birsa Munda's Ulgulan Shook British Raj in the Region

The Quint  

This book examines the representation of Birsa Munda's political life, memory politics and the making of anti-colonialism in contemporary Jharkhand. The Forest Act gave away a large proportion of wasteland to the government and marked the limitation of the forest. The new Act completely overlooked such use value and instead villages in forests were marked off in blocks of convenient size consisting not only of village sites but also cultivable and wastelands insufficient for the needs of the khuntkatti villages. It had led to various uprisings in the past, where Adivasi leaders such as Sidhu and Kanhu led rebellions against the British revenue system that brought massive changes to the Adivasi community.

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Contributions of tribals to freedom movement ignored, says PM targeting past govts
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Contributions of tribals to freedom movement ignored, says PM targeting past govts

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that it was the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance which tried to give people from the tribal communities their dues of which they were deprived of in previous governments. PM Modi was addressing a gathering in the Jamui district of Bihar bordering Jharkhand on the 150th birth anniversary of legendary freedom fighter …

Remembering Birsa Munda: The zealous warrior for tribal identity and sovereignty
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Remembering Birsa Munda: The zealous warrior for tribal identity and sovereignty

Firstpost  

Birsa Munda was more than just a tribal leader; he was a revolutionary, a spiritual guide, and an architect of social change who urged his people to stand tall against insurmountable odds Throughout the wheel of history, countless battles have shaped the course of nations, often memorialised as pivotal moments in grand narratives. On the occasion of Birsa Munda’s birth …

Birsa Munda: Young tribal leader who inspired a movement for freedom
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Birsa Munda: Young tribal leader who inspired a movement for freedom

India Today  

Birsa Munda, a revered tribal leader and freedom fighter, remains an enduring symbol of resistance and pride for India’s tribal communities. Born on November 15, 1875, in the Ulihatu village of present-day Jharkhand, Birsa Munda rose to prominence as a revolutionary leader who fought against British colonial rule and the exploitation of tribal communities. Birsa Munda’s legacy is celebrated annually …

From forest to battlefield: Jharkhand's tribal resistance to British rule
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From forest to battlefield: Jharkhand's tribal resistance to British rule

India Today  

We have often heard of resistance against invaders and, later, against the British, where such resistance typically took place in the political limelight. The Santhal Rebellion and Birsa Munda’s Ulgulan were major stand-offs, as tribes like the Munda, Santhal, Oraon, Ho, and Birhor fought back against the British, whose policies displaced them from their lands. Group of Tribal women in …

Why I Will Be Spending This Independence Day with Family Members and Descendants of Birsa Munda - News18
1 year, 4 months ago

Why I Will Be Spending This Independence Day with Family Members and Descendants of Birsa Munda - News18

News 18  

I recently completed an ambitious trilogy of books on our greatest tribal warriors — The Legend Of Birsa Munda, The Great Tribal Warriors Of Bharat and Sido Kanhu. That identity needs to amalgamate the contributions of Birsa Munda, Sido Kanhu and Jamsetji Tata — the biggest contributors to the region’s narrative. I will be travelling this year to Ulihatu village …

Recognising the role of tribal communities in Indian Independence
3 years, 1 month ago

Recognising the role of tribal communities in Indian Independence

Hindustan Times  

The government has declared November 15 as Janajatiya Gaurav Divas, to honour the contribution of the tribal community to the nation. It also happens to be the birth anniversary of the great tribal leader, Birsa Munda, whose role in the freedom struggle changed the course of modern India’s history. He organised and led the tribal movement, giving a call for …

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