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In Summary

  • Veer Surendra Sai, a tribal leader from Odisha, fought the British from 1827, organizing guerrilla rebellions.
  • He relaunched his rebellion in Sambalpur during the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny after the British annexed the region.
  • Sai's cause was supported by many tribal Zamindars and local leaders, embodying patriotism and courage.

In Summary

The President of India paid tribute to Veer Surendra Sai on birth anniversary.

Veer Surendra Sai(1809-1884)

  • Born in village of Rajpur-Khinda near Sambalpur town (Odisha) in Chauhan royal family.
  • Prominent freedom fighter and tribal leader from Odisha

Contributions

  • He began fighting against British dominance at age 18 in 1827.
  • Organised a guerrilla-style rebellion involving tribal communities such as Binjhal, Gond etc.
  • After death of ruler of Sambalpur, British applied Doctrine of Lapse and annexed Sambalpur in 1849, denying Surendra Sai his legitimate claim.
  • During the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, Sai returned to Sambalpur and relaunched the rebellion against British.
    • Many tribal Zamindars (Landlords) and Gauntias (local leaders) rallied to his cause.
  • Values: Patriotism ,Courage and valour
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Zamindars

Landlords in the Indian subcontinent who held land revenues from the state under the Mughal or British administrations. In the context of Veer Surendra Sai's rebellion, Zamindars rallied to his cause, indicating their opposition to British policies.

Gauntias

Local leaders or village headmen, particularly within tribal communities. Their support, alongside Zamindars, was crucial for the success of rebellions led by figures like Veer Surendra Sai.

Tribal Zamindars

Landlords belonging to tribal communities. In the context of Veer Surendra Sai's rebellion, these individuals rallied to his cause, indicating their support for resistance against British rule.

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