Nizam Lohar Rehzaan-e-Jhankaar Badshah-e-Darakht | |
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| Born | 1835 |
| Died | 1877 (aged 41—42) |
| Cause of death | Gun firings |
| Resting place | Kasur, Punjab Province, Pakistan 31°07′35″N 74°27′21″E / 31.12639°N 74.45583°E |
| Occupation | Blacksmith |
| Years active | 1869—77 |
| Known for | Resistance against British rule in India |
| Movement | Quit Punjab movement (1873—77) |
Nizam Lohar (Punjabi: نظام لوہار; 1835 — 1877) was a dacoit who rebelled against the colonial government that led to bloodshed which sent shockwaves throughout Britain. In Punjab, he and others defied repressive laws of the government, looted government officers and rich people and fought against the oppression of the authorities.[1] They saw themselves as nationalist freedom fighters struggling for the cause of freedom. However, the government labelled them as dacoits.