About Kanaklata Barua Memorial
The Kanaklata Barua Memorial in Gohpur, Biswanath district, Assam, commemorates Kanaklata Barua, the 17-year-old freedom fighter martyred during the Quit India Movement on 20 September 1942. Located in Gohpur town where she was shot while leading a procession to hoist the national flag at the local police station, the memorial features a statue and park dedicated to her sacrifice and is a notable site of remembrance in Assam's freedom struggle history.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small memorial park in Gohpur town centered around a statue of Kanaklata Barua. The site includes landscaped grounds, pathways and seating areas, with plaques and inscriptions describing her life and sacrifice. The setting is quiet and maintained as a place of tribute and remembrance, suitable for sightseeing, photography and paying respects.
Key highlights
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Statue of Kanaklata Barua, the 17-year-old martyr of the Quit India Movement
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Memorial park dedicated to her sacrifice on 20 September 1942 at Gohpur
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Plaques and inscriptions detailing the history of the freedom movement in Gohpur
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Peaceful landscaped park setting in Gohpur town
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Important site of remembrance for Assam's role in India's freedom struggle
History of Kanaklata Barua Memorial
The memorial commemorates Kanaklata Barua (1924-1942), who led a procession of freedom fighters to hoist the national flag at the Gohpur Police Station during the Quit India Movement on 20 September 1942. She was shot dead by police while leading the unarmed procession at the age of 17, becoming one of the youngest martyrs of the movement in Assam.
Culture & Context
The memorial is a symbol of youth sacrifice and patriotism in Assam and is revered as a tribute to Kanaklata Barua's courage. It serves as a cultural landmark for remembrance, especially observed on her martyrdom day, and represents Gohpur's contribution to India's freedom struggle.
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