Nanak Bheel (1890 — 1922) was an Indian freedom fighter from the Bundi district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. He played a pivotal role in Indian Independence movement in Bundi during British colonial rule in India and lost his life for the cause.[1][2][3]

Nanak Bheel
नानक भील
Born1890 (1890)
Died(1922-06-13)13 June 1922
Cause of deathMurder
MonumentsShaheed Nanak Bheel Smarak, Bundi
NationalityIndian
MovementNon-cooperation movement

Early life and revolutionary beginnings

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He was born in the village of Dhaneshwar in Bundi district (previously known as Bundi State) in the state of Rajasthan, India, though specific details about his date of birth and family background are scarce. He belonged to the Bheel community, an indigenous ethnic group primarily found in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Inspired by the fervour of the independence movement led by figures such as Govind Guru, and Vijay Singh Pathik, he became actively involved in revolutionary activities at a young age.[4]

Role in the freedom struggle

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He emerged as a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement, actively participating in various protests and movements against British colonial rule. In the Bundi district, he organised and led protests, demonstrating leadership and dedication to the cause of freedom. He fearlessly confronted the injustices perpetrated by colonial authorities and local landlords.[5]

Murder

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On 13 June 1922, Nanak Bhil, was addressing a public meeting organised in the village of Dabi in Bundi district for the purpose of freedom from slavery and ending the princely and British colonial atrocities, grazing tax, exploitation and oppression. The British officers opened fire on this public meeting. The shots created panic but Nanak Bheel continued his address and was hit by three bullets to his chest.[1]

Legacy

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In memory of the life of Nanak Bhil, a tribal development fair is organised by the district administration in Dabi in his memory. Here the administration has built a memorial for him in which his statue has been installed.[6][7] He is remembered at this place every year on the anniversary of his deaths, with a large number of people including tribal leaders from Rajasthan attending events in his honour.[8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b बूंदी, सलीम अली (11 August 2022). "Independence Day: बूंदी के इस क्रांतिकारी ने अंग्रेजों के छुड़वाए थे पसीने, अंग्रेज हुक्मरान की गोली से हुए थे शहीद". www.abplive.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  2. ^ Girijāśaṅkara (2005). Sources on Social and Economic History of Rajasthan, 17th-20th Century A.D. Vikas Prakashan.
  3. ^ Ram, Pema; Pemārāma (1986). Agrarian Movement in Rajasthan, 1913-1947 A.D. Panchsheel Prakashan.
  4. ^ Mahotsav, Amrit. "Amar Shahid Nanak Bheel". Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  5. ^ Ltd, Nasadiya Tech Pvt. "Read Hindi story | नानक जी भील « दिनेश कुमार कीर | प्रतिलिपि". hindi.pratilipi.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  6. ^ "डाबी में 13 जून को भरेगा नानक भील का मेला". Dainik Bhaskar.
  7. ^ "बूंदी में अमर शहीद नानक भील की पुण्यतिथि पर पहुंचे मंत्री अशोक चांदना, कहा..." Zee News (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  8. ^ "अमर शहीद नानक भील स्मारक के लिए निशुल्क पट्टा जारी". Dainik Bhaskar.