Veera Pasi Veera Pasi (also known as Mahabali Veera Pasi or Veer Veera Pasi), born Shivdeen Pasi, was a valiant freedom fighter and subaltern leader from the Pasi community who played a pivotal role in the First War of Indian Independence in 1857. Hailing from a marginalized Dalit background, his story embodies resilience, loyalty, and martial prowess against British colonial oppression. Orphaned young and rising through sheer grit, Veera Pasi's exploits in the revolt have cemented his legacy as a symbol of courage for the Pasi caste and broader Dalit movements. Today, November 11, 2025, marks his 190th birth anniversary, celebrated annually across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar with tributes and cultural events. Early Life and Background Birth and Family : Born on November 11, 1835, in Lodhawari village, Raebareli district, Uttar Pradesh (some sources cite nearby Bhira Govindpur in Dalmau tehsil). He was originally named Shivdeen Pasi. Orphaned at an early age, he was raised by his sis...
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