Module 3: Sphere of Action (Ranchi), The Meares Raid & The 1900 Martyrdom
Concept
Subtopic 3.1: Ranchi as Operational Base and the Arrests of 1895 and 1900
The principal operational base for Birsa Munda was Ranchi and the adjoining Khunti forests. On 24 August 1895, British police officer Mr. Meares conducted a nighttime raid at Chalkad and arrested Birsa. Following release, the movement escalated in 1899. After the tragic engagement at Dombari Buru, Birsa took refuge in Jamkopai forest. He was captured while asleep on 3 February 1900. Birsa succumbed to illness in Ranchi Jail on 9 June 1900.
- Ranchi served as the core operational sphere of Birsa Munda's movement.
- British official Mr. Meares arrested Birsa Munda from Chalkad on 24 August 1895.
- Birsa Munda was captured while asleep on 3 February 1900 (Source: Dr. K. K. Datta).
- Question: What was Birsa Munda's primary field of activity? Answer: Ranchi.
- Question: Who arrested Birsa Munda from Chalkad on 24 August 1895? Answer: Mr. Meares.
- Question: On what date was Birsa Munda arrested while asleep? Answer: 3 February 1900.
MCQs
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Question 8: Who arrested Birsa Munda from Chalkad on 24 August 1895?
Question 9: Birsa was caught while sleeping on: (B.P.S.C., 60-62nd, 2017)
Question 10: Which was the field of activity of Birsa Munda? (B.P.S.C., 48-52nd, 2008)
One-liners
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What was Birsa Munda's primary field of activity?
Ranchi.Who arrested Birsa Munda from Chalkad on 24 August 1895?
Mr. Meares.On what date was Birsa Munda arrested while asleep?
3 February 1900.