Nilamber and Pitamber, two freedom fighters from Jharkhand in eastern India, were brothers who led a revolt against the East India Company in 1857. They were born in the village of Chemu or Senaya in Palamu (present-day Garhwa district) of Jharkhand.
Under the leadership of both brothers, the Bhogtas, and the entire Karwar community together attacked Chainpur, Sahpur, and Lesliganj in the revolt of 1857. Unfortunately, they were defeated in the battle of Chainpur, and both brothers were publicly hanged from a tree in April 1859, after a unilateral trial at Lesliganj. The example of selfless patriotism set by these brothers will continue to serve as an inspiration for the country for centuries.
Nilamber and Pitamber
(★ – 1859) – (Jharkhand)
Nilamber and Pitamber, two freedom fighters from Jharkhand in eastern India, were brothers who led a revolt against the East India Company in 1857. They were born in the village of Chemu or Senaya in Palamu (present-day Garhwa district) of Jharkhand.
Under the leadership of both brothers, the Bhogtas, and the entire Karwar community together attacked Chainpur, Sahpur, and Lesliganj in the revolt of 1857. Unfortunately, they were defeated in the battle of Chainpur, and both brothers were publicly hanged from a tree in April 1859, after a unilateral trial at Lesliganj. The example of selfless patriotism set by these brothers will continue to serve as an inspiration for the country for centuries.
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