Which Assam revolt is known as the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of Assam? [#1524]

The Patharughat Peasants Uprising of 1894 is sometimes called Assam's Jallianwala Bagh. The uprising took place 25 years before the more famous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, but is largely forgotten in Indian history. On January 28, 1894, unarmed peasants in Patharughat, Assam, protested against a 70–100% land tax increase by the British. When the British refused to hear grievances, police charged the crowd with lathis and then opened fire. Official records say 15 peasants died and 37 were injured, but unofficial sources say 140 died.

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The Patharughat Peasants Uprising of 1894 is sometimes called Assam's Jallianwala Bagh. The uprising took place 25 years before the more famous Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, but is largely forgotten in Indian history. On January 28, 1894, unarmed peasants in Patharughat, Assam, protested against a 70–100% land tax increase by the British. When the British refused to hear grievances, police charged the crowd with lathis and then opened fire. Official records say 15 peasants died and 37 were injured, but unofficial sources say 140 died.

Assam shares international borders with both Bhutan to the north and Bangladesh to the south.

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Assam shares international borders with both Bhutan to the north and Bangladesh to the south.

Jorhat district in Assam was declared the first tobacco-free district in the state. This initiative aimed to promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.

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Jorhat district in Assam was declared the first tobacco-free district in the state. This initiative aimed to promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.

The Kamakhya temple, a prominent Shakti Peetha, is located on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, India. It is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya and is a significant pilgrimage site, especially for Tantric worshippers. The temple's location on Nilachal Hill adds to its spiritual significance, and the hill offers scenic views of the surrounding area and the Brahmaputra River.

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The Kamakhya temple, a prominent Shakti Peetha, is located on Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam, India. It is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya and is a significant pilgrimage site, especially for Tantric worshippers. The temple's location on Nilachal Hill adds to its spiritual significance, and the hill offers scenic views of the surrounding area and the Brahmaputra River.

Rudra Baruah is referred to as the "Luit Konwar" (Prince of the Brahmaputra) in Assamese literature. He was a renowned singer, composer, lyricist, musician, and actor who made significant contributions to Assamese music and cinema.

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Rudra Baruah is referred to as the "Luit Konwar" (Prince of the Brahmaputra) in Assamese literature. He was a renowned singer, composer, lyricist, musician, and actor who made significant contributions to Assamese music and cinema.

Umananda Island, situated in the Brahmaputra River within Guwahati, Assam, India, is widely recognized as the smallest river island in the world. It is also known as Peacock Island due to its shape and is home to the Umananda Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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Umananda Island, situated in the Brahmaputra River within Guwahati, Assam, India, is widely recognized as the smallest river island in the world. It is also known as Peacock Island due to its shape and is home to the Umananda Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The Digboi Oil Refinery is situated in the Tinsukia district of Assam, India. It holds the distinction of being the oldest operating refinery in the country, having commenced operations in 1901.

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The Digboi Oil Refinery is situated in the Tinsukia district of Assam, India. It holds the distinction of being the oldest operating refinery in the country, having commenced operations in 1901.

Being a puppet in the hands of the Burmese, Jogeswar Singha was unable to exercise any authority, during his reign. People use to refer him as “Maane pota Raja”, means king installed by Burmese.

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Being a puppet in the hands of the Burmese, Jogeswar Singha was unable to exercise any authority, during his reign. People use to refer him as “Maane pota Raja”, means king installed by Burmese.

Nathan Brown and Oliver T. Cutter were the first American Baptist missionaries to arrive in Assam in 1836. Nathan Brown is considered the first Christian priest in Assam.

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Nathan Brown and Oliver T. Cutter were the first American Baptist missionaries to arrive in Assam in 1836. Nathan Brown is considered the first Christian priest in Assam.

50% There are more than 850 tea estates and more than 2500 tea gardens in Assam covering thousands of acres of land of the state. Assam accounts for 1/6th of the tea produced in the world and 52 percent in the country.

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50% There are more than 850 tea estates and more than 2500 tea gardens in Assam covering thousands of acres of land of the state. Assam accounts for 1/6th of the tea produced in the world and 52 percent in the country.

Bishnu Prasad Rabha, (BPR=KG), a multifaceted artist and revolutionary singer of Assam, is revered as 'Kalaguru' (Master of Arts) for his exceptional contributions to Assamese music, dance, painting, literature, and political activism.

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Bishnu Prasad Rabha, (BPR=KG), a multifaceted artist and revolutionary singer of Assam, is revered as 'Kalaguru' (Master of Arts) for his exceptional contributions to Assamese music, dance, painting, literature, and political activism.