Uprising: The Liberation Of Dadra And Nagar Haveli by Neelesh Kulkarni in Paperback

In 1954, the humble town of Silvassa falls quiet as the rainy season approaches. The villagers hunker down, blocking out the outside world, as a group of rebels gather in front of the barricaded Silvassa police post. These ordinary people are about to do something extraordinary- stand up against the ruthless Portuguese colonizers who have taken over their villages of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. When the Indian government refuses to intervene, it is up to these brave men and women to take matters into their own hands. Against all odds, they form a coalition and launch attacks to drive out the oppressors. Through interviews and archival research, author Neelesh Kulkarni uncovers this little-known, yet powerful, moment in Indian history. It is a story of courage, solidarity, and the triumph of the human spirit over tyranny.