FREEDOMFIGHTERS

TILKA MANJHI :

• Tilka Manjhi was born in a santhal family (Murmu) on l lth February 1750 at Tilakpur village in

Sultanganj PS.

• He struggled against British rule from 1771 to 1784.

• He led the revolt to oppose collection of taxes.

• Tilka revolted against the suppression policy of the British and killed Cleveland with an arrow on

13th

Feb., 1784.

• His revolt couldn't stand longer due to lack of resource: The British army

caught and hanged him to death.

BHAGIRATH MANJHI

• He was the first tribal leader who exploited the frustration and anger of the Bhumij tribes against

the

British government.

• He belonged to the Kharwar tribe.

• He was born in a village named Tarhita in Godda district.

• He led the Kharwar movement in 1874.

• Buddhu Bhagat was born in Silagai village of Chanho block in Ranchi

BUDDHU BHAGAT ( KOL MOVEMENT )

• Buddhu bhagat was born in Silagai village of Chanho block in Ranchi, district on 17th feb., 1792

in a

Uraon family.

• He led the "Latka Revolt" (Hul Revolt) against the Zamindars, British rule, and its supporters.

• He showed unparalleled valour and courage.

• He fought a fierce battle against the British at Pidauriya, Bundu, Tamar etc.

• Buddhu Bhagat was killed on 14th Feb., 1832.

BIRSA MUNDA :

• Birsa Munda was born on 15th Nov., 1875

in Ulihatu village in a Munda family.

• He led the "Ulgulan Revolt".

• He instructed his followers to worship "Sing-bonga"

in place of different Gods (Bongas)

• This religious movement was transformed into a

political movement of the Munda Tribe.

• In 1899, he insinuated revolt against Christian

missionaries and the British in Khunti, Torpa,

Tamad,

Karra etc.

• The British administration captured and jailed him in

March, 1900. He died on 9th June, 1900 of

Cholera.

• Today, he is worshipped as God.

SIDDHU AND KANHU

• Siddhu and Kanhu were born in a Santhal family in

Bhagnadih.

• Their father's name was Chunni Manjhi.

• They led the "Santhal Revolt" in 1855-56 against

sahukars, businessman and Zamindars.

• Ultimately they were captured by the English administration

and hanged to death.

SHEIKH BHIKHARI

• The name of Amar Saheed Sheikh Bhikhari is written in golden letters in the Indian history.

• He was born in 1819 in Khadia village under Ormanjhi police station of Ranchi district.

• He played the leading role in 1857 revolt.

• He was arrested by the British government on 6th Jan., 1858

• He was sentenced to death on 7th Jan., and hanged on 8th Jan., 1858 .

RAZA THAKUR VISHWANATH SHAHDEV

• He was born on 12th Aug, 1817 in Barkagarh's capital Satranji.

• His Father's name was Raghunath Shahdev and Mother's name was Waneshwari Kuwanr.

• He extended full co-operation to rebellious soldiers during the 1857 revolt.

• He was arrested by the British administration on 30th march, 1858 because of his treacherous

friends.

• He was hanged to death on the gate of Zila School, Ranchi.

PANDEY GANPAT RAI :

• Pandev Ganpat Rai was born in the village Bhauron of Lohardaga district on : "th Jan., 1809.

• He took part in 1857 revolt with Vishwanath Sahdeo.

• Rrbels declared Sahdeo as king and Ganpat Rai as Commandant.

• He played a leading role to torch Barwa Police Station.

• When he was about to attack the Lohardaga Police Station, he was arrested.

• He was hanged with Thakur Vishwanath Shahdeo.,

NILAMBER - PITAMBER :

• Nilamber and Pitamber were two great freedom fighters of Palamau who fought against the

British

Government.

• They were proficient in Guerilla Warfare.

• They took part in the 1857 revolt with Chero kings.

• They were arrested by Dalton and later hanged to death.

TIKAIT UMRAON SINGH :

• He was born in Khantaga Village of `Ormanjhi Block'.

• He had a brother named - Tikait Ghasi Singh.

• He challenged the British rule in the 1857 revolt of his brother and revolutionary leader Sheikh

Bhikhari.

• Later he was arrested and hanged to death on 8th Jan., 1858 with Sheikh Bhikhari.

BABU RAMNARAYAN SINGH :

• Babu Ramnarayan Singh was born in Tetariay Village (Chatra District) on 19th Dec., 1885.

• The great freedom fighter Babu Ramnarayan Singh took part in Non - Violent movement at the

appeal

of Mahatma Gandhi by relinquishing advocacy. He served the country for his whole life.

• He tolerated tremendous torments and imprisonment from 1921 to 1944.

• Mahatma Gandhi denominated him as "Chotanagpur Kesari" at Ramgarh Conference in 1940.

• After independence, he was elected as MP for the 'Loksabha'.

• His famous book -'Swarajya Loot Gaya' is an inspiration even today.

KRISHANA BALLABH SAHAY :

• Freedom Fighter K. B. Sahay played on active role in the Freedom Struggle in India.

• K B Sahay was made secretary of the Bihar Branch of Swarajya party in 1923.

• As the Land Revenue Minister of Bihar he initiated the execution of Zamindari abolition Act.