Brief Introduction – Gunda Dhur
Gunda Dhur was a fearless tribal leader from the Muria community of Bastar, Chhattisgarh, who played a crucial role in the Bastar Rebellion of 1910. He united indigenous tribes against British exploitation, forced labor, and oppressive forest laws, becoming a powerful symbol of tribal resistance and self-rule.
Leader of the Bastar Rebellion (1910)
Gundadhur Ji was a fearless tribal leader who became the soul of the Bastar Rebellion of 1910, uniting the indigenous communities of Bastar against British colonial oppression. He organized the Dhurwas, Marias, and Murias to resist unjust forest laws, forced labor, and heavy taxation imposed by the British administration.
Key Highlights of His Role
- Led the Bhumkal Movement (1910) against British rule
- United multiple tribal communities under a single resistance
- Opposed forest restrictions, forced labor, and exploitation
- Became a symbol of tribal unity, courage, and self-rule
- Inspired future tribal resistance movements in Central India
Gunda Dhur
Gunda Dhur was a fearless tribal leader who played a central role in the Bastar Rebellion of 1910, mobilizing indigenous communities against British exploitation, forest restrictions, and forced labor.