Dharanidhar Naik

Dharanidhar Naik
Born 5 May 1864
Kusumita keonjhar, Odisha

Dharanidhar Naik was a tribal leader of Keonjhar against Dhanurjay Bhanja during British rule in Odisha.

The Ratna Naik Rising took place from 1867-68. Another rising broke out in Keonjhar in 1891 in which the Bhuyans, the Juang and the Kol actively participated. This rising continued for about three years from 1891 to 1893.[1][2]

Keonjhar princely state

Keonjhar was one of the Indian princely states. It was inhabited mostly by tribal people. The main tribes were Bhuyans, Kols and the Juangs. The Bhuyans and Kols were scattered over a large area and were found in the tributary mahals of Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Gangpur Bona, Bamra, Ranpur, Boudh, Kalahandi, Pallahara, Nilgiri and Dhenkanal.

The Juangs were the wildest and the most primitive tribe. As per the Census of 1901, their population was about 11,159. They were mainly found in Keonjhar, Dhenkanal. In comparison with the Bhuyans, they were a small tribe, although they possessed similar social and religious habits and customs.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Tribal Rebellion in Orissa During the 19th Century: A Study of its Impact on Kendujhar A Feudatory State Hardcover – 2011 by Paikaray D C J (Author)
  2. ↑ "Bhuyan rising Under Dharani Dhar Naik". 21 July 2017.
  3. ↑ INDIAN TRIBES THROUGH THE AGES – R C Verma
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