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The Munda rebellion was led by a great Munda leader called Birsa Munda. The main rebellion took place in the region south of Ranchi in 1899-1900.The rebellion aimed to drive away the British and establish Munda Raj or Munda rule in this region.

Birsa Munda strongly protested against non-tribals occupying tribal lands . He also disliked the moneyenders and the zamindars who ill-treated the Mundas . He advised the Munda Farmers not to pay rent to the zamindars.

Birsa Munda started the revolt in the Chotha Nagpur region . The entire Munda community joined together under his leadership . They attacked British officials missionaries and police stations. However,the British captured Birsa Munda and suppressed the rebels.