Sahitya Academy to chronicle 59 freedom fighters from Karnataka sent to Cellular Jail
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Why in news
The Karnataka Sahitya Academy formed a committee to chronicle the lives of 59 freedom fighters from Karnataka imprisoned in the Cellular Jail during the 1857 rebellion.
Background
The Karnataka Sahitya Academy is initiating a project to publish a book titled 'Yaaroo Ariyada Veeraru'. The committee, led by K.P. Suresh and Vijay Poonacha, will conduct fieldwork in districts like Dharwad to gather archival data on these 59 individuals.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceCellular Jail (Kala Pani): Located in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, used to exile political prisoners.
- Fact59 individuals from Karnataka were identified as being imprisoned in the Cellular Jail during the 1857 rebellion.
- BodyKarnataka Sahitya Academy: A state-sponsored body dedicated to the promotion of literature and cultural heritage.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of documenting regional contributions to the Indian freedom struggle in preserving the collective national identity and historical narrative.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Archival preservation: Risk of losing oral histories and local records without systematic documentation of regional freedom fighters.
- Cultural preservation: Role of state-sponsored literary bodies in bridging the gap between academic history and public awareness.
Keywords: Historiography · Freedom Struggle · Cultural Heritage · Archival Research · Regional Identity
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