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Posted 16 Nov 2024

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The Department of Posts releases a special postage stamp on the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.

About Birsa Muda (1875 - 1900)

  • He was born in 1875, in a remote village named Ulihatu of the Kunti district of Jharkhand.
  • He is also known as ‘Dharti Aaba’ (Father of the Earth).

Contributions

  • Revived Traditional Tribal Culture.
  • He founded a new sect known as the Birsait and was called Bhagwan by his followers.
    • He stressed the importance of prayer, staying away from alcohol, and having faith in God. 
  • He led 'Ulgulan (The Great Tumult/Great Rebellion)  in a sharp response to the land encroachment and forced labour policy of the British Raj.

Values

  • Passion, Sacrifice, Courage, Justice, Leadership, etc.
  • Tags :
  • Ulgulan
  • Birsa Muda
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