The charismatic leader who led a major uprising against the British in Jharkhand was:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2: Birsa Munda
Jharkhand is one of the newly formed states of India, carved out of south Bihar in the year 2000. Behind the formation of this state lies more than a century of resistance. The social movement for Jharkhand had a charismatic leader in Birsa Munda, an adivasi who led a major uprising against the British. After his death, Birsa became an important icon of the movement. Stories and songs about him can be found all over Jharkhand.