Dombari Buru – Jalianwala Bagh of Jharkhand

Dombari Buru, located 50 kilometers from the state capital Ranchi, rises determinedly over Sail Rakab hamlet, near Ulihatu – the birthplace of the tribal figure, Birsa Munda.
The majestic slopes of Dombari Buru, which had become crimson with blood when BirsaMunda launched his epic ulgulan (rebellion) against the British more than a century ago, will soon receive a much-needed facelift. — India’s Archaeological Survey (ASI).

Dombari Buru is one of the most scenic places in Jharkhand Near the State Capital. It’s Situated in Ulihatu village in Khunti District. It’s one of the Gorgeous tourist spots near State Capital, Ranchi. The view from the top is just stunning! It cannot be described in words, Even Pictures cannot justify the beauty of this place. The panoramic view from the top hill is Breathtaking. It’s so peaceful place, away from city lights.
If you are a mountain lover or love to spend time in the Lap of nature, Do visit this historic place of Jharkhand, Dombari Buru.

When is The Right Time To Visit Dombari Buru?

You can visit here to witness the most beautiful Sunsets or Sunrise.
If you plan to see the sunrise there, depart early in the dawn.
Again, if you are going to witness Sunset, make sure you leave your stay before 4 pm.
To reach there you have to cross villages. Once you reach the entrance gate of Dombari Buru, you have to drive to the valley, As of now the government has made the PCC Road So that you can easily reach the top of the mountain By bike or Car.

Now, does Dombari Buru is worth visiting?

I would Say Yes!! Visit once, and You will never regret visiting this Mesmerizing Place. The view from the top of the hill is Breathtaking!
This place is Mainly famous for the tribal icon Birsa Munda. Every historic place has its history, Let’s get to know more about Birsa Munda.

Ulihatu

Ulihatu is the birthplace of Jharkhand’s Tribal Icon, BirsaMunda. In 1835, he began the battle for liberty. It lies 37 kilometers north of the district headquarters and 80 kilometers from the state capital, Ranchi. Hills surround Ulihatu hamlet, and the scenery is Mesmerising. It also features a sunset location near the village that is rarely visited by tourists, The paranormal View of the hills is Mesmerising.

How to reach :

 By road, it is 40 km from the district headquarters and 30 km from Murhu block headquarters.

 By Train – the nearest station is Karra.

History of Dombari Buru

An incident like Jalianbala Bagh happened in present-day Jharkhand during the freedom movement. In the incident that took place 20 years before the Jalianbala Bagh incident, hundreds of tribals were surrounded and roasted by British soldiers. This place is Dombari Buru of Murhu block area of ​​Khunti district. 122 years ago, on January 9, 1899, the British surrounded and gunned down innocent people in Dombari Buru. Birsa Munda was holding a meeting with his 12 followers at Dombari Buru.

People from dozens of nearby villages also participated in the meeting. There were women and children also among them. Birsa Munda was raising the alarm among the people against the British. The British came to know about this meeting of Birsa. The British soldiers attacked there and surrounded the Dombari mountain from all sides and the British soldiers wreaked havoc on the Munda people. Without any information, the British soldiers started firing indiscriminately. Birsa Munda along with his supporters fiercely faced the British with the help of traditional weapons. Hundreds of people were martyred in this conflict.

However, Birsa Munda managed to escape from there by dodging the British. The names of only six people are recorded in the Pathalgadi conducted at the site. These include Hathiram Munda of Gutuhatu, Hadi Munda, Sigrai Munda of Bartoli, Bankan Munda’s wife, Majhiya Munda’s wife, and Dundang Munda’s wife. Local people say that about four people were killed in that conflict. People call Dombari Buru as Jallianbala Bagh of Jharkhand. After this incident, Martyrdom Day is celebrated here every year on January 9 in memory of those killed. 

Do You Know?

Late Dr. Ramdayal Munda, an international-level linguist, sociologist, tribal intellectual, and litterateur who was a member of Rajya Sabha, had constructed a pillar in Dombari Buru. This 110-foot-high pillar still tells the story of the martyrdom of hundreds of people. The huge pillar built in the years 1986-87, carrying within itself the history of Ulgulan, is still waiting for development. This place as well as the surrounding villages, roads still need to be developed.

According to the sources, To beautify Dombari Buru, Vishu Munda of the village donated 80 dems of land below Dombari Buru in 1990. Padmashree Dr. Ramdayal Munda along with administrative officer JB Tubid had assured Vishu that he would be given compensation and a job in exchange for the land. Vishu Manda says that he has given the land. A life-size statue of Dharti Aba was installed on the ground, an amphitheater was built, and an attractive stage was also constructed with the MLA fund of MLA Neelkanth Singh Munda. PCC road was also constructed up to Dombari mountain at Rs 15 lakh, but they neither got compensation nor jobs. Despite this, they are happy that something was made in the name of Mother Earth. He said that the government should develop it as a tourist destination and make it an educational place for the future generations of the state.

Battle Place of BIRSA MUNDA

A road to Birsa’s iconic battle hill.
Dombari Buru in Khunti district
The picturesque hills of Dombari Buru will now get a sterling facelift, courtesy Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
50km from the state capital Ranchi, Dombari Buru rises determinedly above Sail Rakab village in the neighboring Khunti district, close to Ulihatu — the birthplace of the tribal icon.
ASI has now decided to map a pathway, guarded by neatly meandering railings, up to the top of the hill.