Question

What was Birsa vision of a golden age ?

Answer 1

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a. Birsa munda was one of the popular tribal figures who led the revolt in Chottanagpur in Bihar​.
b. The main political aspirations of the Birsa Movement want to restore their customary right to the land, which the tribals were deprived because of the colonial policies.
c. Birsa Munda talked of a golden age , whereby Mundas would be free from oppression and would regain their customary rights,
d. He talked of an age of truth, satyug, where the Mundas community would lead a good , honest, happy life, where they would plant trees orchards, grow crop, engage in cultivation for a living, where they would tap the natural resources, woulkd not indulge in any crime or killing and live in harmony.
e.He talked of reforming the tribal society whereby Mundas would ensure cleanliness, give up liquor and all evil practises.
f. His ideas attracted and appealed to the community members, who identified with Birsa and his ideas and believed in driving out moneylenders, landlords, which were the cause of their misery and suffering,
g. Birsa movement aimed at restoring the culture of the tribals which was affected by the colonial policies.
h. He wanted to drive out the ​movement, missionaries, moneylenders, Hindu landlords, and the government that were a threat to the tribals and their lifestyle.
i. The British were destroying land system, the ​Hindu landlords and moneylenders were taking over their land, Christian missionaries were targetting their local culture, criticisng it.
j. Birsa movement aimed to establish muda raj.

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