Question: Who was honoured with the title 'Assam Kesari' for his courageous role in the Indian freedom movement?
A) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
B) Chandraprabha Saikiani
C) Tarun Ram Phukan
D) Gopinath Bordoloi
Answer: A) Ambikagiri Raichoudhury
Ambikagiri Raichoudhury, popularly known as “Assam Kesari" (Lion of Assam), was a renowned Assamese poet, lyricist, and freedom fighter.
Joined the Swadeshi Movement in 1904-05 and participated in social development work.
Formed a British Opposition Anarchist team with other youths, leading to his capture by the British from 1908-1915.
Participated actively in the Independence Movement, enduring imprisonment multiple times (1908-1915, 1921, 1930).
Edited Assam Bandhva and Dekaa Asom. He also authored Songs of the Cell during the 1921 Non-Cooperation Movement.
Published Deka-Dekarir Veda and Ahuti, and the patriotic drama Bandini Bharat in 1906, which was intercepted by British police, leading to eight years of police vigilance.
Received the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1965 for his poetic work Bedanar Ulka.
