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Gurubari Meher was killed in fighting against a raja in India as part of the struggle to end British rule. Except for a small mention of her participation in the Praja Mandal Movement, very little is known about her. On 28 January 1947, a few months before India became independent, the then (princely) state government of Sonepur let loose a reign of terror at Binika. The people rose in revolt against the king for his pro-British stance. Nearly 20,000 freedom fighters, led by Gurubari Meher, organized a mass movement against the king. Police resorted to baton charge and subsequently the woman leader of the movement was shot dead by the police. A news item had been published in 'Dainik Asha' from Sambalpur with the headline 'Victory For the People Of Sonepur' which remains as the sole witness to her contribution.

References

1. ^ Ramanath V, Riyan (15 April 2011). "Valiant woman freedom fighter remains unsung". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 13 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.

• 1947 deaths
• Indian independence activists from Odisha