History • Modern IndiaHard
Which of the following nationalist leaders and freedom fighters founded the 'Nahan National Mandir' and worked actively against the oppressive begar (forced labor) system in the Sirmaur princely state?
A. Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar✓ Correct Answer
B. Bhagmal Sautha
C. Satya Dev Bousheri
D. Lala Lajpat Rai
💡 Solution & Explanation
Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar spearheaded the freedom movement and anti-begar campaigns in Sirmaur state, founding political forums that challenged feudal autocracy and demanded civil liberties. His leadership was instrumental in mobilizing hill communities and steering the political integration of the region into a cohesive state. He is universally revered as the architect of modern Himachal Pradesh.
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