Abstract - Birsa Munda (1875–1900) was a revolutionary tribal leader and spiritual reformer who galvanized the Munda community in colonial India against British exploitation and feudal oppression. Born in Ulihatu in present-day Jharkhand, Birsa emerged as a charismatic figure during the late 19th century, leading the Ulgulan (Great Rebellion)—a socio-political and religious movement that challenged land alienation, forced labor, and missionary influence. Through his indigenous faith movement, Birsait, he revived tribal identity, promoted self-rule, and inspired collective resistance. Though his life was brief, Birsa’s legacy endures as a symbol of tribal empowerment, ecological justice, and anti-colonial struggle. His contributions are commemorated in Indian history as foundational to the tribal rights movement and continue to influence policy and cultural narratives today.

Keywords - Tribal freedom fighter, Indigenous rights, Anti-colonial resistance, Jharkhand hero, Birsait movement, Tribal empowerment, Martyrdom.