Tribals revolts against British predate first war of independence

Santosh from Jharkhand sends greetings on the occassion of Republic Day on 26th January. He says many sacrificed their lives to give us this day. Though it is said that the first fight of independence started in 1857 but tribals were the first to understand the British and the tribals revolts go back to as early as 1757 when people like Tilka Majhi, Sidhu Kanhu and Birsa Munda revolted against British. He says it is only a day of celebration but also a day to recall our responsibilites

Posted on: Jan 25, 2011. Tags: Santosh Ranchi

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