Context:
Ministry of Tribal Affairs paid tribute to Sambhudhan Phonglo
Sambhudhan Phonglo:
- Sambhudhan Phonglo – Was an Indian freedom fighter from the North Cachar Hills of Assam
- Born – 1850
- Belonged to – Dimasa Community
- Also known as – Veer Sambudhan
- Known for – Armed resistance against the British government
- Died – 1883 (Killed by British Regime)
- Veer Sambudhan Divas – February 12th
Dimasas:
- Dimasas – Earliest known rulers and settlers of Assam
- Also known as – Dimasa-Kacharis
- Described as – ‘Earliest known inhabitants of the Brahmaputra Valley’
- Descendants of – Kamarupa kingdom
- Capital – Dimapur and later Maibang
- Concentrated in – Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong, Cachar, Hojai and Nagaon districts of central and southern Assam, as well as parts of Nagaland
- Protection under Constitution – Dima Hasao district and Karbi Anglong enjoy the 6th Schedule status.
Previous Year Question
With reference to the history of India, “Ulgulan” or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2020 Prelims]
(a) The Revolt of 1857
(b) The Mappila Rebellion of 1921
(c) The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60
(d) Birsa Munda’s Revolt of 1899-1900
Answer: (d)
