Birsa Munda was born on 18 July 1872 at Bamba village in Ranchi district of Jharkhand. He led an armed struggle against the British to establish Munda Raj. Besides, he launched a spirited campaign against priesthood, alcoholism and belief in spirits and black magic prevalent among various tribal communities. He had a larger vision of life which is reflected in his socio-religious movement, his concept of Munda identity linked with Munda kingdom and independence. He died on 8 June 1900 in a prison. He is regarded as a prophet by the tribal communities of Jharkhand. His impact and relevance has been widely discussed in the book.
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