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Mahendra Gop
Mahendra Gop (15 August 1912 – 23 November 1945) was Indian freedom struggle activist. He belonged to the Zamindar Yadav family of Rampur, currently a part of Banka district, Bihar. At the age of 32, he was hanged in Bhagalpur Camp Jail in Bihar. Early life Mahendra Gop was born on 15 August 1912 in zamindar family to Ram Sahay Khirhar, in Rampur village of the Banka district, in the state of Bihar. He belonged to the Majhraut clan of Yadav (Ahir). Revolutionary activities In Bhagalpur, Shree Parshuram Singh organised a group known as Parshuram Dal, this group chalked out a programme of taking revenge from sympathisers of British Government. The real strength of Parshuram Dal lay in Mahendra Gope, who emerged as great leader of this group. During the Quit India movement Mahendra Gope and Parshuram Singh were important revolutionary leaders from south Bhagalpur, who gave open challenge to the government and killed a member of officers. Mahendra Gope was very strong, en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banka District
Banka is one of the thirty-eight districts of the state of Bihar in India. The district headquarters of Banka is situated in Banka town. The district was established on 21 February 1991. History Banka is the homeland of the revolutionary Satish Prasad Jha, one of seven martyrs who hoisted the flag of India at the Secretariat building near Patna on 11 August 1942. Jha was born in Kharhara near Dhakamod. Bhubaneswar Mishra, a noted regional revolutionary from village Faga has contributed a lot in the freedom movement. He was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing many cruel British forces. Banka has been an attractive destination for veteran socialists. Madhu Limaye represented the Banka Lok Sabha constituency twice. George Fernandes and Raj Narain also contested the parliamentary election in this constituency. There were also a number of veteran leaders of the Indian National Congress: Vindhyavasini Devi, MLA (1957–1967); Shakuntala Devi, ex MP; ex- chief minister of Biha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shrikrishna Saral
Shri Krishna Saral (1 January 1919 – 2 September 2000) was an Indian poet and writer. Most of his works are about Indian revolutionaries, 15 of which are ''mahakavyas'' (epics). He is hailed as a ' Yug-Charan' for his nationalist poetry reminiscent of the sacrificial traditions of Indian soldiers. " Mai Amar Shahido ka Charan" composed by him is a very popular Hindi language poem. Sahitya Akademi of Madhya Pradesh confers the annual "Shri Krishna Saral Award" for poetry. Biography Shri Krishna Saral was born on 1 January 1919 in Ashok Nagar in Guna district of Madhya Pradesh. His father's name was Shri Bhagwati Prasad and mother's name was Yamuna Devi. Saral worked as a Professor in Government School of Education, Ujjain. He was involved with Indian revolutionaries and after retiring from the post of teacher, he remained engaged in literature. He was decorated by various organizations with 'Bharat Gaurav', 'National Poet', 'Kranti-Kavi', 'Kranti-Ratna', 'Abhinav-Bhushan', 'Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bihari Ahirs
Bihari often refers to: * of Bihar, a state in central eastern India Bihari may also refer to: Populations and languages *Biharis, people of Bihar * Bihari languages, a language family * Languages of Bihar, the languages spoken in Bihar *Bihari diaspora *Bihari Mauritians *Bihari Muslims *Bihari Rajput Culture and art of Bihar * Bihari Culture * Bihari Music * Bihari Cuisine * Bihari Cinema *Bihari Painting People *Bihari Lal (1595–1663), Hindi poet known for the ''Satasaī'' * Bihari brothers, American music industry entrepreneurs *János Bihari (1764–1824/1827?), Hungarian Romani violinist * Lal Bihari (born 1955), founder of the Association of the Dead *Mukut Bihari, Indian politician *S. H. Bihari (died 1987), Indian songwriter and poet *Atal Bihari Vajpayee (1924–2018), Prime Minister of India *Binod Bihari Verma (1937–2003), Maithili scholar noted for his work on Panjis See also *Bihar (other) Bihar is a state in India. Bihar may also refer t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1945 Deaths
1945 marked the end of World War II and the fall of Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan. It is also the only year in which Nuclear weapon, nuclear weapons Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, have been used in combat. Events Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix. January * January 1 – WWII: ** Nazi Germany, Germany begins Operation Bodenplatte, an attempt by the ''Luftwaffe'' to cripple Allies of World War II, Allied air forces in the Low Countries. ** Chenogne massacre: German prisoners are allegedly killed by American forces near the village of Chenogne, Belgium. * January 6 – WWII: A German offensive recaptures Esztergom, Kingdom of Hungary (1920–1946), Hungary from the Russians. * January 12 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the Vistula–Oder Offensive in Eastern Europe, against the German Army (Wehrmacht), German Army. * January 13 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the East Prussian Offensive, to eliminate German forces in East Pruss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1912 Births
Year 191 ( CXCI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Apronianus and Bradua (or, less frequently, year 944 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 191 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Parthia * King Vologases IV of Parthia dies after a 44-year reign, and is succeeded by his son Vologases V. China * A coalition of Chinese warlords from the east of Hangu Pass launches a punitive campaign against the warlord Dong Zhuo, who seized control of the central government in 189, and held the figurehead Emperor Xian hostage. After suffering some defeats against the coalition forces, Dong Zhuo forcefully relocates the imperial capital from Luoyang to Chang'an. Before leaving, Dong Zhuo orders his troops to loot the tombs of the H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bihari Ahir
Bihari Ahirs or Ahirs of Bihar refers to the people of Ahir/Yadav community of the Indian state of Bihar. They are also known as Yadav, Gope, Rai etc. The Yadavs form nearly 11% of the state's population and are included in the Other Backward Class category. History Bihari Ahirs, just like other Ahir claim descendence from lord Krishna of ancient Yadu tribe. At one time the main occupation of the Ahirs of Bihar was rearing cattle, but now most of them are cultivator. While majority of Ahirs were peasants with minor landholdings in the Northern and Central parts of India, a few Ahirs had taken over large tract of land in the newly reclaimed portion of Eastern Bihar (Purnea and Saharsa) and had become big landholders. List of chieftain and zamindari In Bihar, there were many zamindars belonging to Ahir caste. These zamindars belonged to the difficult geographical regions, mostly diara land of the rivers. In the diara regions their rule continued with the help of their militia. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahendra Gop
Mahendra Gop (15 August 1912 – 23 November 1945) was Indian freedom struggle activist. He belonged to the Zamindar Yadav family of Rampur, currently a part of Banka district, Bihar. At the age of 32, he was hanged in Bhagalpur Camp Jail in Bihar. Early life Mahendra Gop was born on 15 August 1912 in zamindar family to Ram Sahay Khirhar, in Rampur village of the Banka district, in the state of Bihar. He belonged to the Majhraut clan of Yadav (Ahir). Revolutionary activities In Bhagalpur, Shree Parshuram Singh organised a group known as Parshuram Dal, this group chalked out a programme of taking revenge from sympathisers of British Government. The real strength of Parshuram Dal lay in Mahendra Gope, who emerged as great leader of this group. During the Quit India movement Mahendra Gope and Parshuram Singh were important revolutionary leaders from south Bhagalpur, who gave open challenge to the government and killed a member of officers. Mahendra Gope was very strong, en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajendra Prasad
Rajendra Prasad (3 December 1884 – 28 February 1963) was an Indian politician, lawyer, Indian independence activist, journalist & scholar who served as the first president of Republic of India from 1950 to 1962. He joined the Indian National Congress during the Indian Independence Movement and became a major leader from the region of Bihar and Maharashtra. A supporter of Mahatma Gandhi, Prasad was imprisoned by British authorities during the Salt Satyagraha of 1931 and the Quit India movement of 1942. After the constituent assembly 1946 elections, Prasad served as Minister of Food and Agriculture in the central government. Upon independence in 1947, Prasad was elected as President of the Constituent Assembly of India, which prepared the Constitution of India and served as its provisional Parliament. When India became a republic in 1950, Prasad was elected its first president by the Constituent Assembly. As president, Prasad established a tradition for non - partisanship an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Raj
The British Raj (; from Hindi ''rāj'': kingdom, realm, state, or empire) was the rule of the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent; * * it is also called Crown rule in India, * * * * or Direct rule in India, * Quote: "Mill, who was himself employed by the British East India company from the age of seventeen until the British government assumed direct rule over India in 1858." * * and lasted from 1858 to 1947. * * The region under British control was commonly called India in contemporaneous usage and included areas directly administered by the United Kingdom, which were collectively called British India, and areas ruled by indigenous rulers, but under British paramountcy, called the princely states. The region was sometimes called the Indian Empire, though not officially. As ''India'', it was a founding member of the League of Nations, a participating nation in the Summer Olympics in 1900, 1920, 1928, 1932, and 1936, and a founding member of the United Nations in San F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Majhraut
The Majhraut or Majraut is a clan of Yaduvanshi Ahir that inhabits the Indian state of Bihar and Jharkhand. They are believed to be descended from the Yadav king Madhu who ruled Mathura. Like Krishnaut even Majhraut Ahirs (Yadav) never sold either milk, ghee or butter. They ran estates and became Zamindars. Origin and History The Yadavs who migrated from Mathura ( Braj) to Bihar and its surrounding areas came to be known as Mathraut or Majrauth. List of Rulers and Chieftain In Bihar and Jharkhand there were many rulers and zamindars belonging to Ahir (Yadav) caste. During British Raj, the Ahir zamindars were predominantly found in northern and eastern parts of Bihar. Most of them belonged to Krishnaut and Majhraut clans of Ahir *Rulers of Varman dynasty. *Ahir Chieftain of Murho Estate. *Zamindar of Ranipatti Estate. *Landlords of Khurda Karveli. *Landlords of Gosaidaspur Estate. *Zamindar of Belwarganj Estate. *Zamindar of Pipra Estate. *Zamindar of Shaligrami. Dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yadav
Yadav refers to a grouping of traditionally non-elite, Quote: "The Yadavs were traditionally a low-to-middle-ranking cluster of pastoral-peasant castes that have become a significant political force in Uttar Pradesh (and other northern states like Bihar) in the last thirty years." peasant- pastoral communities or castes in India that since the 19th and 20th centuries Quote: "In a not dissimilar way the various cow-keeping castes of northern India were combining in 1931 to use the common term of Yadava for their various castes, Ahir, Goala, Gopa, etc., and to claim a Rajput origin of extremely doubtful authenticity." have claimed descent from the mythological king Yadu as a part of a movement of social and political resurgence. Quote: "The movement, which had a wide interregional spread, attempted to submerge regional names such as Goala, Ahir, Ahar, Gopa, etc., in favour of the generic term Yadava (Rao 1979). Hence a number of pastoralist castes were subsumed under Yadava, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bihar And Orissa Province
Bihar and Orissa was a province of British India, which included the present-day Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha. The territories were conquered by the British in the 18th and 19th centuries, and were governed by the then Indian Civil Service of the Bengal Presidency, the largest administrative subdivision in British India. On 22 March 1912, both Bihar and Orissa divisions were separated from the Bengal Presidency as Bihar and Orissa Province. On 1 April 1936, the province was partitioned into Bihar and the Orissa Provinces. History In 1756, Bihar and Orissa were part of the Mughal Empire, with Bihar being part of the Bengal Subah and Orissa being its own Subah. The Treaty of Allahabad was signed on 16 August 1765, between the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, son of the late Emperor Alamgir II, and Robert, Lord Clive, of the East India Company, as a result of the Battle of Buxar of 22 October 1764. The Treaty marks the political and constitutional involvement and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
