Who declared himself as the Dharti Aaba?

Birsa Munda, the leader of the Dharti Aaba meaning ‘father of the land’. Even a century after the end of the Munda rebellion, he is still remembered as Dharti Aaba by the denizens of the region.

For further reading check the following articles:

• Peasant Movements and Tribal Uprisings
• Indigo Rebellion