Uprising: The Liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli by Neelesh Kulkarni

AN ELECTRIFYING ACCOUNT OF A REMARKABLE, OVERLOOKED CHAPTER IN INDIAN HISTORY.

While India celebrated its independence in 1947, the Portuguese remained entrenched in the villages of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, imposing a cruel and extortionist colonial rule. With the Indian government constrained by delicate diplomatic considerations, it fell to an extraordinary coalition of ordinary citizens to reclaim their land.

Uprising tells the gripping story of how a brave group—comprising local tribal populations, volunteers from the Azad Gomantak Dal, the RSS, and radical communists—rose up to challenge the heavily armed colonial forces. From the fundraising efforts of icons like Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammed Rafi to the daring tactical strikes across Silvassa, Naroli, and Khanvel, this is a tale of unprecedented solidarity and courage.

Drawing on deep archival research, personal letters, and intimate interviews with participants and their descendants, Neelesh Kulkarni meticulously reconstructs this forgotten struggle. Uprising is a powerful testament to the resilience of a people who dared to defy tyranny and make history, offering readers a thrilling and essential look at the fight for a truly liberated India.