A distinguished historian and author of Darrang district Nagendra Nath Sarma cited the incident, saying, “After refused by the British authority, the farmers had no option but to revolt.”
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In the 12 months 1833 the British Colonial government-imposed plough tax in Darrang district and an quantity of Rs three was fastened as tax in opposition to each plough. In this fashion they’d collected a sum of about Rs 41,000
A golden historical past of India’s Independence motion is buried in Assam’s Patharighat, a city located in Darrang district, positioned about 45 km away from Guwahti. It is the web site of the Patharughat bloodbath, which occured on January 28, 1894 by the British throughout the peasant rebellion, the day which is commemorated as the Krishak Swahid Divas.
The rebellion, which most of us should have seen in Amir Khan’s Lagaan is the battle for income between the British and Indian farmers. The farmers of Patharighat, in Darrang district of Lower Assam revolted in opposition to the British Empire in January 28, 1894.
In the 12 months 1833 the British Colonial government-imposed plough tax in Darrang district and an quantity of Rs three was fastened as tax in opposition to each plough. In this fashion they’d collected a sum of about Rs 41,000. The tax was later elevated to Rs 5 making it insufferable for the farmers, who determined to not pay the unreasonable and unlawful tax imposed on them.
A distinguished historian and author of Darrang district Nagendra Nath Sarma cited the incident, saying, “After refused by the British authority, the farmers had no option but to revolt.”
On January 28, 1894, all farmers gathered in a discipline at Patharighat. While the farmers had been discussing on the concern in the assembly, Deputy Commissioner of Darrang JD Anderson, Superintendent of Police Barrington and SDO Remington reached the place and an enormous drive of police personnel accompanied them. The British officers clearly acknowledged that British is not going to scale back the tax which triggered the farmers.
They began shouting in opposition to the British authorities, when scenario grew to become extra tensed, following which SP Barrington ordered to fireplace and the police opened hearth on the gathering current there. 140 farmers had been killed on spot and about 150 had been injured.
According to Nagendra Nath Sarma, “Though initially 140 farmers declared death in that incident more people died later. However, the British suppressed the incident and because of their conspiracy this brutality of British remained unknown for rest of the state and country.”
Probably after the incident, the British feared that if the information unfold to different locations there could also be revolt. So, hurriedly they collected the our bodies and buried in a single pit. following which it grew to become a spot of curiosity for each Hindus and Muslims.
The recognition and irony was such, that neither the state authorities nor any group had taken any initiatives to pay correct tribute to those martyrs untill 2017. In 1994, AASU noticed 100 years anniversary of this incident.
Sarbananda Sonowal was the chief of AASU by that point. After changing into CM of Assam, Mr. Sonowal formally organized a particular perform to pay tribute to the martyrs formally and stated that each pupil ought to find out about this incident, about the Uprising of Patharighat.