He was an Indian tribal freedom fighter, reformer, and religious leader in the Deccan region.
- Also called ‘Dharti Abba’ or Father of the Earth
- Leader of Munda Rebellion (‘Ulgulan’ or the ‘Great Tumult’ (1899-1900))
Religious
- He renounced Christianity and protested against the conversion of Tribals by Christian missionaries.
- He created a new religion called “Birsait”, which worshipped only one god and was used to spread strong anti-British feelings.
Reformer
- He stressed the need for the tribals to study their religion and not forget their cultural roots.
- He convinced people to give up superstition, alcohol, theft, lying, murder, and begging under his new religion.
Death
- Birsa died of cholera in the jail in 1900
Source: PIB