The Prime Minister attended a public programme ‘Mangarh Dham ki Gaurav Gatha’ at Mangarh Hill, Banswara, Rajasthan on November 1 and paid homage to the sacrifices of unsung tribal heroes and martyrs of the freedom struggle.
Key facts
- After arriving at the venue, the Prime Minister paid floral tributes to the statue of Govind Guru.
- Mangarh is a shared heritage of the people of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
- The Prime Minister paid tributes to Govind Guru whose death Anniversary fell on 30th October. Remembering the massacre of 17th November 1913 in Mangarh, the Prime Minister remarked that it was an example of extreme cruelty by British rule in India.
- The Prime Minister recalled glorious struggles that date back to as early as the 1780s when Santhal Sangram was fought under the leadership of Tilka Manjhi.
- He mentioned 1830-32 when the country witnessed Larka Andolan under the leadership of Budhu Bhagat. In 1855 Sidhu-Kanhu Kranti energised the nation. Bhagwan Birsa Munda inspired everyone with his energy and patriotism.
About Mangarh Hill
- Mangarh Hill holds special importance for the Bhil community and other tribes of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.
- During the freedom struggle where Bhils and other tribes engaged in a long stand-off with the British, more than 1.5 lakh Bhils rallied at Mangarh Hill on 17th November 1913 under the leadership of Shri Govind Guru.
- Britishers opened fire at this gathering, leading to Mangarh Massacre where approximately 1500 tribals were martyred.
