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[[Kotwal]] '''Dhan Singh Gurjar''' was one of the most prominent freedom fighters of 1857 revolt. He was the first freedom fighter of the [[Indian Rebellion of 1857]]. It's recorded in Meerut Gazetteers. |
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==Early life== |
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==Revolt of 1857 in Meerut== |
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The freedom movement which started in 1822 from Kunja Bahadurpur, came to shape in 1857. In movement of 1857 freedom fighters had support of soldiers too. Dhan Singh Gurjar, at this time the [[Kotwal]] of [[Meerut]], was the leader of this initial battle of 1857. |
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On 10th may, 1857 Dhan Singh Gurjar opened the the gate of the [[Prison|jail]] and started the revolution. People took up weapons and marched to kill the British people. Important places of Meerut were captured. After completing the task at Meerut, the revolutionaries started to march towards [[Delhi]] with the slogans "Dilli Chalo".<ref>{{cite book |
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In memory of this martyr of 1857 movement, the newly built campus community centre of [[Meerut University]] is named after him.<ref>[http://archive.insightyv.com/?p=479 Meerut University]</ref> |
In memory of this martyr of 1857 movement, the newly built campus community centre of [[Meerut University]] is named after him.<ref>[http://archive.insightyv.com/?p=479 Meerut University]</ref> |
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Kotwal Dhan Singh Gurjar was one of the most prominent freedom fighters of 1857 revolt. He was the first freedom fighter of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. It's recorded in Meerut Gazetteers.
Early life
He was born in village Panchali in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
Revolt of 1857 in Meerut
The freedom movement which started in 1822 from Kunja Bahadurpur, came to shape in 1857. In movement of 1857 freedom fighters had support of soldiers too. Dhan Singh Gurjar, at this time the Kotwal of Meerut, was the leader of this initial battle of 1857.
On 10th may, 1857 Dhan Singh Gurjar opened the the gate of the jail and started the revolution. People took up weapons and marched to kill the British people. Important places of Meerut were captured. After completing the task at Meerut, the revolutionaries started to march towards Delhi with the slogans "Dilli Chalo".[1][2]
In memory of this martyr of 1857 movement, the newly built campus community centre of Meerut University is named after him.[3]
Reference
- ^ Singh, Nau Nihal (2003). The royal Gurjars: their contribution to India. Anmol Publications PVT. LTD. p. 339. ISBN 8126114142, ISBN 9788126114146.
Kotwal Dhan Singh Gurjar was the leader of this initial battle of 1857. Dhan Singh Gurjar was the Kotwal of Meerut in 1857
- ^ BHARTIYA SANSKRITI KE RAKSHAK BY DR.RATAN LAL VERMA
- ^ Meerut University