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Who were the primary leaders behind the Munda Ulgulan (Revolt) in the late 19th century?
Birsa Munda
Sidhu and Kanhu
Tantiya Bhil
Alluri Sitarama Raju
Birsa Munda
The Munda Ulgulan, also known as the Great Tumult, was a major tribal uprising led by Birsa Munda in the Chotanagpur region between 1899 and 1900. It aimed to establish Munda Raj by protesting against the colonial encroachment on tribal land systems and the exploitative Dikus (outsiders).
The Munda Ulgulan, also known as the Great Tumult, was a major tribal uprising led by Birsa Munda in the Chotanagpur region between 1899 and 1900. It aimed to establish Munda Raj by protesting against the colonial encroachment on tribal land systems and the exploitative Dikus (outsiders).
The Chotanagpur Tenancy Act of 1908 was enacted directly as a result of the Munda Ulgulan to protect the rights of tribal tenants against land alienation.
Birsa Munda is revered as Bhagwan (God) and Dharti Aba (Father of the World) by the Munda community.
The revolt was sparked by the British conversion of traditional Khuntkatti (joint landholding) system into a Zamindari system.
Birsa Munda was captured in 1900 and died in Ranchi Jail shortly after due to illness.
The movement combined socio-religious reform with political militancy against British rule.
Sidhu and Kanhu led the Santhal Hool (1855-56) in the Rajmahal Hills.
Tantiya Bhil was a prominent tribal leader who led a revolt against the British in Central India (Nimar region).
Alluri Sitarama Raju led the Rampa Rebellion (1922-24) in the Godavari agency of Andhra Pradesh.
November 15, the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, is celebrated annually as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in India.
A is correct тАФ Birsa Munda was the primary leader and spiritual icon of the Munda Ulgulan, which aimed to reclaim tribal land and autonomy.
When studying tribal revolts, categorize them by leadership and region: Santhal (Sidhu-Kanhu/Jharkhand), Munda (Birsa/Jharkhand), Rampa (Alluri Sitarama Raju/Andhra), and Bhil (Tantiya Bhil/Madhya Pradesh).