Adiwasiawaz

Freedom and Adivasi Warriors: The Untold Story of Tribal Struggle for Independence Freedom and Adivasi Warriors — The Real Meaning of Independence Freedom (स्वतंत्रता) सिर्फ अंग्रेजों से आज़ादी का नाम नहीं था — बल्कि यह आदिवासी समाज की आत्मा थी, जिसने सदियों से अपने जंगल, ज़मीन और अस्मिता की रक्षा के लिए संघर्ष किया। Long before 1857, when the first war of independence began, Adivasi warriors had already risen in revolt — against British exploitation, landlords, and oppressive forest policies. Their vision of freedom was not political , but deeply connected to nature, community, and dignity. The Early Roots of Tribal Freedom Movement When we talk about freedom , most textbooks begin with 1857. But in reality, the first sparks of independence were lit in the dense forests of Chhotanagpur, Santhal Parganas, and the hills of Jharkhand and Odisha. Tilka Manjhi — The First Arrow of Freedom In 1784, Tilka Manjhi , the fearless Santhal leader, attacked...