Tilka Majhi was the first Paharia leader who took up arms against the British in the 1780s. The British surrounded the Tilapore forest from which he operated but he and his men held them at bay for several weeks. When he was finally caught in 1784, he was tied to the tail of a horse and dragged all the way to the collector's residence at Bhagalpur

Bhagalpur

Bhagdattpuram was one of the most influential towns in "Aryavarta" . It is supposed to have been concurrent to Patliputra or Patna. Bhagdattpuram finds its mention in the Vedas and Ramayana as well. It is supposed to be the kingdom of Daanvir Karna, the son of Kunti and the Sun God...

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Bihar

Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....

. There, his lacerated body was hung from a Banyan tree. A statue to him was erected at the spot after Indian independence, which is nearby residence of S.P. Bhagalpur and named after him "Tilka MANJHI CHOWK". Also the Bhagalpur University was renamed after him Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University

Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University

The Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University, also known as Bhagalpur University, is a public university in Bhagalpur, Bihar, India. The school is named for famous freedom fighter Tilka Manjhi. The university was established on 12 July 1960 having local colleges initially associated to Patna University....

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Tilka Manjhi was the first revolutionary for Indian independence.
He is a forgotten hero, a great archer, a very few socialites know about his contribution to the country. But he is a real hero for a specific community and well worshipped.
Here, regarding Tilka Manjhi it is not a caste, title or surname. Manjhi means "MUKHIYA (Panchayat Headman)" of the village.