Bindrai and Singrai – Fighters of the Kol Rebellion (1831–32)

Spread of Kol Rebellion

• The Kol Rebellion spread from Singhbhum and Palamu to other regions as well.
• Kol fighters from Singhbhum were strong supporters of the insurgents from Chotanagpur Khas.

Key Tribal Leaders and Participation

• Bindrai Manki of Bandgaon, and Sui Munda of Godarpiri were key leaders.
• Other participating villages included Kochang and Jamur, whose tribal people joined at the urging of Mankis and Kartik Sardar.

Other Prominent Supporters

• Additional local leaders involved were:
  • Mohan Manki
  • Sagar Manki
  • Suggah Manki
• Tenants (raiyats) from areas like Sonepur and Basiya initially supported the rebellion.

Kamal Singh Baraik’s Resistance

• Kamal Singh Baraik of Torpā harassed Kunwar Harnath Shahi, who owned land partially located in Singhbhum.

British Response

• Due to increasing pressure, Wilkinson received intelligence through Bahadur Singh and others that Bindrai Manki and Sudaya Munda were planning to surrender.

British Military Action

• Colonel Bawen was diverted from Tamar and sent to Bandgaon by Wilkinson.
• On 15 April, the following leaders surrendered:
  • Dasai Manki of Kochang
  • Karai Kela’s Khandu Patar
  • The zamindar of Kochang

Surrender of Key Leaders

• On 19 April 1832, Bindrai Manki and Suiya officially surrendered.

Continued British Suppression

• The British were deeply troubled by the persistent rebellious attitude in Chotanagpur, Singhbhum, and Palamu.
• British officials were determined to crush the rebellion by executing insurgents.

Singrai Manki’s Surrender and Aftermath

• In 1832, Singrai Manki of Sonepur Pargana also surrendered.
• A new “kabuliat” (agreement) was signed.
• As part of this agreement, Kunwar Harnath Shahi gave an assurance that he would not allow any looter or troublemaker to enter the area.