Karunakar Singh Naik commonly known as Karunakar Sing a local chieftain or Gond Gauntia from Kolabira in present-day Jharsuguda district of Odisha, was a prominent Indian rebel leader who collaborated with freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai and other rebels during the Sambalpur uprising against British East India Company troops.
In his role as a rebel leader, Karunakar played a crucial role in protecting communication channels, ensuring the availability of reinforcements and supplies. It is believed that he commanded the rebels during Surendra Sai’s absences. During the rebellion, British troops from Madras Presidency and Nagpur attacked Karunakar’s residence in Kolabira.
The battle site, known as Agnitirtha (pilgrimage of holy fire), is remembered as the last defensive stand of the rebels. Karunakar, his brother, and his nephew fought against the superior forces of the British East India Company. Despite their valiant effort, Karunakar was later captured and hanged, along with two other rebel leaders. He passed away on 11 February 1858 in Sambalpur.
Karunakar Singh
(★ – 1858) – (Odisha)
Karunakar Singh Naik commonly known as Karunakar Sing a local chieftain or Gond Gauntia from Kolabira in present-day Jharsuguda district of Odisha, was a prominent Indian rebel leader who collaborated with freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai and other rebels during the Sambalpur uprising against British East India Company troops.
In his role as a rebel leader, Karunakar played a crucial role in protecting communication channels, ensuring the availability of reinforcements and supplies. It is believed that he commanded the rebels during Surendra Sai’s absences. During the rebellion, British troops from Madras Presidency and Nagpur attacked Karunakar’s residence in Kolabira.
The battle site, known as Agnitirtha (pilgrimage of holy fire), is remembered as the last defensive stand of the rebels. Karunakar, his brother, and his nephew fought against the superior forces of the British East India Company. Despite their valiant effort, Karunakar was later captured and hanged, along with two other rebel leaders. He passed away on 11 February 1858 in Sambalpur.
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