Module 1: Genesis, Spiritual Identity & The Ulgulan (Great Tumult)
Concept
Subtopic 1.1: Birsa Munda, Spiritual Reawakening and the Great Ulgulan
The Munda Rebellion, historically known as the Ulgulan (The Great Tumult), was an anti-colonial tribal movement led by Birsa Munda in the Chota Nagpur region. Birsa was born in the Tamar police jurisdiction, residing in the village of Chalkad (present-day Khunti district). Influenced by his religious preceptor, Anand Pandey, Birsa preached monotheism (worship of Singbonga) along with Vaishnavite moral virtues. His devoted followers revered him as Bhagwan, Dharti Aba (Father of the Earth), and a divine prophet.
- Birsa Munda was a resident of Chalkad village under the Tamar police jurisdiction.
- Followers revered Birsa Munda as Bhagwan, Dharti Aba (Father of the Earth), and a prophet.
- Birsa Munda's religious and spiritual teacher was Anand Pandey.
- The historic 'Ulgulan' (Great Tumult) was led by Birsa Munda.
- Question: Where was Birsa Munda from? Answer: Chalkad village, Tamar.
- Question: Who was Birsa Munda's guru? Answer: Anand Pandey.
- Question: Which uprising is known as the 'Ulgulan'? Answer: Birsa Munda Uprising.
MCQs
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Question 1: Where was Shri Birsa a resident of?
Question 2: Which tribal leader was revered by his followers as Bhagwan, Dharti Aba (Father of the Earth), and a new Prophet?
Question 3: Who was the Guru of Birsa Munda? (B.P.S.C., 40th, 1995)
Question 4: With which leader was the 'Ulgulan' (Great Tumult) associated? (B.P.S.C., 39th, 1994)
One-liners
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Where was Birsa Munda from?
Chalkad village, Tamar.Who was Birsa Munda's guru?
Anand Pandey.Which uprising is known as the 'Ulgulan'?
Birsa Munda Uprising.