Which of the following incident is also known as Assam’s Jallianwala Bagh incident?
Phulaguri Dhawa
Incorrect Answer Patharughat firing
Correct Answer Burmese invasion of Assam
Incorrect Answer Moamoria rebellion
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Patharighat, previously known as Patharughat, is a place in Assam, India. It is one of the revenue circles in Darrang district. The place is famous for the event of 1894, popularly known as Patharughatar Ran (Battle of Patharughat). On 28 January 1894 some 140 peasants were killed here in an unprovoked police firing while protesting against enhanced revenue. A large number of people were injured. Patharighat is known as Assam's Jallianwala Bagh. Since 2000, the army has been paying homage to the martyrs on 29 January every year and has also set up martyrs' column in memory of the 140 peasants.
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