Assam GK Topic

Who Is The Youngest Martyr In Assam?

The youngest martyr in Assam is widely recognized as Tileswari Barua, a courageous girl from Dhekiajuli in present-day Sonitpur district. She became a symbol of youthful bravery during the Quit India Movement of 1942.

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Tileswari Barua, who was 12 years old when she was shot and killed by British forces during the Quit India Movement on September 20, 1942. She was part of a group of freedom fighters attempting to hoist the Indian flag atop the Dhekiajuli police station. She was one of the 13 people killed in the incident at Dhekiajuli.