Veer Narayan Singh
Veer Narayan Singh (1795–1857)[1] was a landlord from Sonakhan, Chhattisgarh. He spearheaded the 1857 rebellion in Chhattisgarh. He was hanged at Jaistambh Chowk of Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Veer Narayan Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1796 Sonakhan, Baloda Bazar district, Chhattisgarh |
| Died | 1857 Jaistambh Chowk, Raipur |
He is also known and considered as "The 1st Chhattisgarhi freedom fighter". He belongs to the tribal binjhwar community, his entire biography is described in veer udyan sonakhan. among his relatives, Saheed Madho Singh Bariha from Ghess in Bargarh district of orissa also fought against the British and was martyred in 1858.His ancestor were from Gond tribal group and were residing in Bhangad. Later on, they changed their affiliation from Gond tribe and moved to Sonakhan in Raipur district. His great-grandfather was Deewan of Sonakhan and at the age of thirty five he took over the landlordship rights from his father Ram Rai. He was thirty-five years old when he became the landlord of Sonakhan, Youngest landlord in the region.[2]
The British arrested him in 1856 for looting a trader's grain stocks and distributing it amongst the poor in a severe famine year. In 1856 with the help of the soldiers of the British Army at Raipur, Veer Narayan Singh escaped from prison. He reached Sonakhan and formed an army of 500 men. Under the leadership of Smith, a powerful British army was dispatched to crush the Sonakhan army. Veer Narayan Singh's martyrdom has been resurrected in the 1990s and he has become a potent symbol of Chhattisgarhi pride.[3] He was executed on 10 December 1857 at Jaistambh Chowk of Raipur, Chhattisgarh.[4] He became the first martyr from Chhattisgarh in the War of Independence. Government of Chhattisgarh named a cricket stadium Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium after him.[5]
Buildings named after him
| S.No | Name of Building, stadium | constructed by |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shahid Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Parsada New Raipur | CG Govt |
| 2 | Shahid Veer Narayan singh Commercial Complex, near Ghadi chowk | RDA |
3.School on His name
| S No. | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1 | Govt. Shahid Veer Narayan Singh College (GSVNSC)
Government Shahid Veer Narayan Singh College, Bilaigarh Chhattisgarh runs course(s) in Arts stream(s).
Affiliated to : Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University
Discipline : Arts
Established Year : 1987
Categories : Government,Co-Education
Language of Instruction : Bengali |
| 2 | Sahid Veer Narayan Singh H.S. Vidayalya Bhilai School [6]
Address Vaishali Nagar Bhilai, Durg, Chhattisgarh, Postal Code: 490023 India |
| 3 | Shahid Govt. Ps Sahid Veer Narayan Singh School [7]
Address:-Veer Narayan Singh Nagar,Crc Khursipar, Durg, Chhattisgarh, Postal Code: 490011 India |
| 4 | SHAHID VEER NARAYAN SINGH Govt. Hr. Sec. School BHILAI BAZAR. Korba CG |
MONUMENT
- Shahid Veer Narayan Singh Smarak near Rajbhavan inaugurated by His Highness Giani Zail Singh (President, Republic of India) on 18 February 1984. This square is known as Shahid Veer narayan singh Chowk.
References
- Chhattisgarh ke Senani Shahid Veer Narayan Singh. Rajkamal Prakashan.
- Tribal Freedom Fighters of India. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. 30 August 2017. ISBN 9788123025216.
- History of Chhattisgarh. Locateindia.com. Retrieve on 10 December 2018.
- Execution Of Veer Narayan Singh. Indianpost.com. Retrieved on 10 December 2019.
- Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium
- Sahid Veer Narayan Singh H.S. Vidayalya Bhilai School, Vaishali Nagar Bhilai, Durg – Chhattisgarh. Icbse.com. Retrieved on 10 December 2018.
- Govt. Ps Sahid Veer Narayan Singh School, Shahid Vir Narayan Singh Nagar, Durg – Chhattisgarh. Icbse.com. Retrieved on 10 December 2018.
8. Story of Saheed Veer Narayan Singh thebetterchhattisgarh.com