A short note on phulaguri dhawa
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What is Phulaguri Dhawa?
The revolt, known as 'Phulaguri dhawa', in which a British official was killed and several police officers were injured, was triggered by a ban imposed on opium cultivation and a proposed taxation on betel leaf and nut.
When did the Phulaguri Dhawa take place?
1861
Ans:Phulaguri Dhawa was the first peasant revolt in the history of Assam. The banner of the revolt was raised by the Tiwa, lalung and kaibartta community of Phulaguri region of Nagaon district. It was started in 1861 due to high taxes on opium and Tamul-Paan(Areca nut and betel leaves).
Which British officer was killed in Phulaguri Dhawa?
October 18, 1861, Lt Singer, Third Class Deputy Commissioner, appeared at Phulaguri simultaneously with a jail officer and started discussion with the farmers who had assembled there, but the circumstances soon transformed into violence and Singer, along with a several policemen, were mauled to death and his remains ..
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