KaithalINC, Freedom Movement And Kaithal

Kaithal And First Battle For Freedom From British Rule In 1857

During the battle for freedom in 1857, people of Kaithal and adjoining villages of Keorak, Siwan, Pai, Rajaund, Fatehpur, Pundri, Kaul etc. organized themselves and refused to pay revenue to the British rulers. In the quest for freedom, orders of British rulers were flouted with impunity and British administration ceased to exist. British representatives were camping at Mundri Rest House in Kaithal to curb the large scale massacres. A young freedom fighter, Girdhari Lal Ahluwalia of Village Fatehpur assassinated the British representative. British forces surrounded the village. In order to ensure that there was no mass murders by British forces, Girdhari Lal Ahluwalia voluntarily surrendered to symbolize his quest and contribution to the freedom movement.

He was assassinated by British forces on the day of Raksha Bandhan.British representative, Capt. Hugh sought additional military help. It was only with extensive British military assistance and aided by the forces of Ruler of Patiala, Raja Narinder Singh and Ruler of Karnal, Raja Mohd. Ali Khan that British restored their rule over Kaithal after killing hundreds and torturing even more.

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