Sunday, February 16, 2025

Today In Indian History (17th February)

1792- Birth of Budhu Bhagat on 17 February, 1792 in Jharkhand.    

Budhu Bhagat was the leader of Kol rebellion and Larka rebellion in 1831—32 in Chhotanagpur. Born on 17 February 1792 into an Oraon farmer family, Budhu Bhagat had employed tactic of guerrilla warfare against the British.

His resistance to the British forces ended when he was killed on 13 February 1832 by them . 


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