Freedom Struggle in Himachal Pradesh - Highlights of The Struggle

Highlights of The Struggle

1. Praja Mandal launched agitations against the British yoke in the areas which were under the direct British control.
2. In other princely provinces agitations were launched for social and political reforms. However, these were directed more against the princes than against the colonial government.
3. The Mandi conspiracy was carried out in between the time period of 1914 to 1915 powered by the Gadhr party. Number of meetings were organised in Mandi and Suket in December 1914 and January 1915 and it was decided to assassinate the Superintendent and the Wazir of Mandi and Suket, to loot the treasury. However, conspirators were caught and imprisoned.
4. The Pajhota agitation in which the people of Sirmour revolted is considered as an extension of the Quit India Movement of 1942.
5. Some of the freedom fighters of the state included Dr. Y.S. Parmar, Padam Dev, Shivanand Ramaul, Purnanand, Satya Dev, Sada Ram Chandel, Daulat Ram, Thakur Hazara Singh and Pahari Gandhi Baba Kanshi Ram,"COMRADE AMIN CHAND"
6. The Indian National Congress party was also active in the freedom struggle in the state particularly in Kangra.