On this day of 1782 (December 16), Sylhet Muslims rebelled first in the subcontinent against the East India Company. The main conflicts of the rebellion were held on the Sylhet Shahi Eidgah and its surrounding hills. It was led by Pirzada and his two brothers Syed Muhammad Hadi and Syed Muhammad Mahdi.
Robert Lindseke Collector in the Governor-General Warren Hastings Sylhet region in 1778 Appointed Under his leadership, the company started the limestone, cane, betel nut and elephant business in Sylhet region. Lindsay was able to spread Hindu-Muslim hatred in the region in the business activities. In 1781, a large flood was in Sylhet.
Floods caused great damage to agricultural land and crops, and famine spread in Sylhet, which influenced one -third of the people in that area. Nevertheless, excise duty has not been exempted or reduced.The locals are enraged over the British. During this time, the local Hindus secretly contacted Linds and informed the Muslims' uprising.
Hindus say that Muslims plan to attack Hindu temples in Sylhet along with the company. But on the basis of intelligence, Collector Lindsay rejected the claim of the Hindus. The Hindus continue to complain over the rebellionSyed Pirzada on the hill identified as Pirzada.
Pirzada was a descendant of Syed Hamza Shersowari. His Muridas were in areas like Sylhet, Mymensingh, Comilla. Muslims from all over Bengal and Assam used to come to him in Maharram. In 1782, on the day of Ashura, Pirzada led his brother Syed Muhammad Hadi and Syed Muhammad Mahdi in a Tajiya procession of 300.
They were traditionally carrying knives and swords in Tajia.Tajia ends without any significant events. But at 5 pm, the Hindus came to Linds' house with signs of attack on their bodies. Although the Hindus were not settled in the Eidgah and the surrounding hills and there was no possibility of such attack.
To investigate the incident, Lindsay's Head Kanungo Masud ordered Bakht to go to Eidgah with 20 soldiers. Before they returned, they joined Lindses with 30 more soldiers. He is PirzadaOrder surrender. It became Muslims. Lindsay attacked the Muslims with his force.
Lindsay challenged Pirzada to fight the conflict. Pirzada came forward and broke the sword of Linds in the first hit. Kanungo Masud quickly came to Aguii and gave a pistol to Linds. Lindsay shot Pirzada with a pistol. His two brothers were also shot dead. Leave a platoon troops back to Linds.On the way back, Lindsay was shot.
However, it is mysterious, because Muslims did not have firearms. One of the company's landlord was killed and 6 people were injured. 4 Muslims died and many people were injured. Important Muslims in the city were captured. However, they were soon released in fear of the greater Muslim uprising.
On the night of the rebellion, the people of the company are terrified to see the Muslims burning torches and fire around the cityWas By sending the military in the city of Lindses, the fire was not a rebellion, but the Muslims were buried in the light of the dead. Terrified people of the company are awake at night.
The death of Pirzada made British rule more unpopular in the Sylhet region. Pirjadar's two brothers Hadi and Mahdi were named after the tiller on the north side of Shahi Eidgah. It was the first uprising against the British in the subcontinent, which to many peopleBy inspiring. However, history did not remember the rebellion.
This is more than a history lesson. It's a story of raw courage, a fight for dignity, and a testament to the fact that the desire for freedom burned bright long before it became a mainstream movement.
Why was this pivotal moment erased from our collective memory? Share your thoughts below.
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P.S. I'm passionate about unearthing stories like these. If you want to journey with me through history's forgotten chapters, follow my profile for more. (https://buymeacoffee.com/kabir1989)
On this day of 1782 (December 16), Sylhet Muslims rebelled first in the subcontinent against the East India Company. The main conflicts of the rebellion were held on the Sylhet Shahi Eidgah and its surrounding hills. It was led by Pirzada and his two brothers Syed Muhammad Hadi and Syed Muhammad Mahdi.
Robert Lindseke Collector in the Governor-General Warren Hastings Sylhet region in 1778 Appointed Under his leadership, the company started the limestone, cane, betel nut and elephant business in Sylhet region. Lindsay was able to spread Hindu-Muslim hatred in the region in the business activities. In 1781, a large flood was in Sylhet.
Floods caused great damage to agricultural land and crops, and famine spread in Sylhet, which influenced one -third of the people in that area. Nevertheless, excise duty has not been exempted or reduced.The locals are enraged over the British. During this time, the local Hindus secretly contacted Linds and informed the Muslims' uprising.
Hindus say that Muslims plan to attack Hindu temples in Sylhet along with the company. But on the basis of intelligence, Collector Lindsay rejected the claim of the Hindus. The Hindus continue to complain over the rebellionSyed Pirzada on the hill identified as Pirzada.
Pirzada was a descendant of Syed Hamza Shersowari. His Muridas were in areas like Sylhet, Mymensingh, Comilla. Muslims from all over Bengal and Assam used to come to him in Maharram. In 1782, on the day of Ashura, Pirzada led his brother Syed Muhammad Hadi and Syed Muhammad Mahdi in a Tajiya procession of 300.
They were traditionally carrying knives and swords in Tajia.Tajia ends without any significant events. But at 5 pm, the Hindus came to Linds' house with signs of attack on their bodies. Although the Hindus were not settled in the Eidgah and the surrounding hills and there was no possibility of such attack.
To investigate the incident, Lindsay's Head Kanungo Masud ordered Bakht to go to Eidgah with 20 soldiers. Before they returned, they joined Lindses with 30 more soldiers. He is PirzadaOrder surrender. It became Muslims. Lindsay attacked the Muslims with his force.
Lindsay challenged Pirzada to fight the conflict. Pirzada came forward and broke the sword of Linds in the first hit. Kanungo Masud quickly came to Aguii and gave a pistol to Linds. Lindsay shot Pirzada with a pistol. His two brothers were also shot dead. Leave a platoon troops back to Linds.On the way back, Lindsay was shot.
However, it is mysterious, because Muslims did not have firearms. One of the company's landlord was killed and 6 people were injured. 4 Muslims died and many people were injured. Important Muslims in the city were captured. However, they were soon released in fear of the greater Muslim uprising.
On the night of the rebellion, the people of the company are terrified to see the Muslims burning torches and fire around the cityWas By sending the military in the city of Lindses, the fire was not a rebellion, but the Muslims were buried in the light of the dead. Terrified people of the company are awake at night.
The death of Pirzada made British rule more unpopular in the Sylhet region. Pirjadar's two brothers Hadi and Mahdi were named after the tiller on the north side of Shahi Eidgah. It was the first uprising against the British in the subcontinent, which to many peopleBy inspiring. However, history did not remember the rebellion.
This is more than a history lesson. It's a story of raw courage, a fight for dignity, and a testament to the fact that the desire for freedom burned bright long before it became a mainstream movement.
Why was this pivotal moment erased from our collective memory? Share your thoughts below.
—
P.S. I'm passionate about unearthing stories like these. If you want to journey with me through history's forgotten chapters, follow my profile for more. (https:
//buymeacoffee.com/kabir1989)
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