Birsa Munda was a legendary tribal leader and freedom fighter from Jharkhand, born in 1875 in the village of Ulihatu. Belonging to the Munda tribe, he emerged as a powerful voice against British colonial rule and the exploitation of tribal communities by landlords and moneylenders. Birsa led the Ulgulan (The Great Tumult) movement around 1899-1900, which sought to establish tribal self-rule, known as Munda Raj, and to reclaim the traditional rights of tribals over their forests and land. His efforts united various tribal groups and inspired a broader resistance against colonial oppression. Despite his early death at the age of 25 in 1900, Birsa Munda’s impact on Jharkhand and India’s tribal history has been profound. He is remembered as a symbol of courage, resistance, and the fight for justice for indigenous people. Today, he is celebrated as a folk hero and the “Father of the Earth” by tribal communities. His legacy played a significant role in the eventual creation of Jharkhand state, and his memory is honored through numerous institutions, events, and memorials across India.