Sushma Jaiswal / Tarun Jaiswal
Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Birsa Munda: The Voice of Ulgulan - The Life, Struggle, and Legacy of a Tribal Freedom Hero tells the inspiring story of Birsa Munda (1875-1900), the legendary Adivasi leader remembered as Dharti Aba-Father of the Earth. Born in the forests and hills of Chotanagpur, Birsa grew up witnessing profound changes affecting Munda society, traditional land rights, cultural identity, and village life under British colonial rule.The book traces his journey from a village childhood and missionary education to his emergence as a spiritual reformer and powerful community leader. It explores the Birsait movement, the struggle for land and customary rights, the vision of Abua Raj, and the historic Ulgulan of 1899-1900. It also recounts his arrest, Dombari Buru, colonial suppression, imprisonment, and his death in Ranchi jail at only twenty-four.Beyond rebellion, this book examines how Birsa became an enduring symbol of dignity, resistance, identity, and freedom. His life was brief, but his legacy continues to inspire generations across India.'The man died young. The movement was suppressed. But the Ulgulan lived on.'
