Shaheed Gundadhur (Baga Dhurwa)

Martyr Gundadhur is recognized amongst the eminent tribal heroes of the 20th century. His movement against the tyrannical rule of the British was showcased as a rebellion in the pages of history. Even today one could see the glimpse of his movement amongst the Bastar tribals. He started his revolt against the British in 1908 however the movement picked up the momentum in 1910. The British government declared two-third of Kanger forest as reserved forest and put ban on agriculture, hunting, and taking forest products. Due to which tribals were displaced. Gundadhur fought against the repressive regime of the British as a result he was martyred.