Rajkumar Bagh: The 'Tiger' of Ballia Who Shook British Rule

• Ballia, known as "Rebellious Ballia," played a pivotal role in India's freedom struggle, with Rajkumar Bagh emerging as a key martyr.
• Born in 1890 in Sisottar village, Ballia, Rajkumar Dusadh Paswan earned the title "Bagh" (Tiger) for his exceptional bravery.
• He led a group of 30-35 strong young men, employing guerrilla tactics against the British, targeting police stations and jails.
• The British, frustrated by his resistance, burned his house, threatened his family, and offered a 5,000 rupee reward for his capture.
• Rajkumar Bagh was eventually imprisoned, brutally tortured, and martyred by hanging and shooting at Ballia's district jail.

Why It Matters: Rajkumar Bagh, the 'Tiger' of Ballia, was a fearless freedom fighter whose sacrifice inspired the nation.