Question

Write a note about the revolt of jagantia against the british in 1860

Answer 1

A historic uprising in Jaintia Hills began from December 28, 1861 under leadership of legendary Kiang Nangbah who waged a war with occupying British after the aliens desecrated an indigenous religious ceremony. Besides, imposition of taxes by British created turmoil amongst Jaintias who rose in fierce rebellion in 1862. In the unequal fight that ensued, hundreds of Jaintias were killed and Kiang Nangbah was betrayed, captured and hanged publicly on December 30, 1862. Meghalaya paid rich tributes to him on his 148th martyrdom today