<h2>About Uda Devi:</h2>

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	<li>She was born in Ujirao, Lucknow.</li>
	<li>She was part of the royal guard of Begum Hazrat Mahal of Awadh.</li>
	<li>Uda Devi is remembered not only for her stories of valour but also for her skill as a leader who managed to mobilise people &mdash; specially Dalit women &mdash; to take up arms against the British.</li>
	<li>On November 16, 1857, Uda Devi was among the soldiers who clashed with the British regiment stationed near the Gomti River.</li>
	<li>She formed an all-women battalion, today called the Dalit Veeranganas, to take part in armed uprisings against the British.</li>
	<li>Devi belonged to the Pasi community, which was labelled a &lsquo;criminal caste&rsquo; by the British administration under the Criminal Tributes Act, 1871.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Pasis:</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Pasis are traditionally pig-herders and toddy tappers and were listed as the second-largest Dalit group in Uttar Pradesh after the 2001 census.</li>
</ul>

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Source :&nbsp;<a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/death-anniversary-of-uda-devi-who-was-this-dalit-freedom-fighter-8274604/" target="_blank">Indian Express</a>

Uda Devi

Overview:

On November 16, events to commemorate the martyrdom of Uda Devi, a freedom fighter from the Pasi community, were held at various places in Uttar Pradesh.

About Uda Devi:

Pasis:

Uda Devi

Overview:

On November 16, events to commemorate the martyrdom of Uda Devi, a freedom fighter from the Pasi community, were held at various places in Uttar Pradesh.

About Uda Devi:

Pasis:

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