Darakht the witness of freedom fighters History of Bawan imli

Standing at the far end of a village mentioned in the Brahma Purana, dating back to 5000 BCE, is this very "Darakht" . Even today, it stands to remind you of the true value of your freedom. Every branch, every limb of this tree narrates a blood-soaked tale of pain and sacrifice.

It was the latter part of the year 1857. After the martyrdom of the valiant Mangal Pandey, the country was sinking deeper into the darkness of colonial oppression under the ruthless rule of the British East India Company. The deadly silence of despair spread like a funeral shroud over the land, engulfing the nation in the endless grip of slavery. Humanity, torn apart by the discrimination of caste and class, was withering day by day. Hunger, helplessness, and the inhuman life forced by British tyranny made death seem preferable-a gateway to salvation and liberation.

Amidst this overwhelming darkness of slavery, from the womb of Antarved, emerged the brave sons of the soil-Jodha Singh Attaiya, Thakur Dariyav Singh, and Deputy Collector Hikmatullah. Honoring the sacrifice of Mangal Pandey, they broke through the labyrinth of Company rule and ignited a new era of revolution to free their motherland from British domination.

And here stands this very "Darakht" on the sacred land of Antarved, where time itself has bowed in defeat. Everything else has changed, but this tree remains where it has always stood-bearing witness to the martyrdom of those messengers of revolution. It stands to remind you of the price paid for your freedom.

If you wish to understand the true value of your independence, you must read this story.

Bearing witness to the sacrifices of your own and the freedom you now enjoy.

Jai Hind!

Vijay Narayan