Valorous Saga of Assam Freedom Fighters

Maniram Dewan He was the first Assamese to establish a private tea garden in Assam. and was hanged in 1857 for his conspiracy against British authority.

Kushal Konwar Known for his leadership during the Quit India Movement, Kushal Konwar made the British furious. British force accused him  of a military train accident and sentenced him to death.

Gopinath Bordoloi Gopinath Bordoloi was the first Chief Minister of Assam. He was an eminent freedom fighter both at the national and state level.

Kanaklata Barua Popularly known as 'Birbala', Kanaklata Barua actively participated in the Quit India movement as the leader of the women volunteers line, holding the national flag in her hand.

Chandraprabha Saikiani Chandraprava Saikiani was an Assamese freedom fighter, activist, writer, and social reformer considered to be the pioneer of the feminist movement in Assam.

Swahid Peoli Phukan According to Indian textbooks, Swahid Peoli Phukan was the first Indian Martyr who was executed on September 24.

Bhugeswari Phukanani One of the prominent martyrs of the Quit India Movement who was shot dead during the non-violent protest march against British authority.

Hem Barua Barua was recognized as one of the forerunners of the modern literary movement. He was chosen as the President of Assam Sahitya Sabha in 1972 in Dhubri.

Kalaguru Bishnu Prasad Rabha An eminent freedom fighter who played an active role in the freedom struggle of the country.  He is popularly known as ‘Kalaguru'. He is the Leonardo da Vinchi of Assam for his immense contribution in the field of music.

Jyoti Prasad Agarwala A revered filmmaker, novelist, songwriter, poet, playwright and freedom fighter from Assam, he was widely known and respected as a cultural icon in Assam and was popularly called “Rupkonwar”.

Gomdhar Konwar Belonging to the Ahom Royal family, the first Assamese to protest against British administration in 1828.