Babu Veer Kunwar Singh – Hero of the 1857 Revolt in Bihar
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Babu Veer Kunwar Singh was a zamindar of Jagdispur (Bhojpur district) who became the main leader of the 1857 Revolt in Bihar.
Quick facts
- Born: 1777, Jagdispur, Bhojpur.
- Led: the 1857 Revolt in Bihar at the age of around 80.
- Died: 26 April 1858.
Role in 1857
Kunwar Singh joined the revolt when sepoys at Danapur rebelled. He captured Arrah and fought battles in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh using guerrilla tactics. In April 1858 he defeated a British force near Jagdispur and returned home, where he died soon after from wounds.
Legacy
He is remembered as a symbol of courage in old age. Many institutions in Bihar are named after him, and his victory is celebrated as Vijayotsav on 23 April in Bhojpur.
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