Kamala Lochan Dora Bisoi popularly known as Dora Bisoi took the Commanding Charge of the Kandha Uprising in 1836, has left an unforgettable chapter in the history of modern Odisha. He organized the Kandha rebellion in Ghumsar, geared up that uprising against British from 1935-1946; committed to saving his motherland from foreign rule and subjugation, and urged upon the Govt. for re-establishment of Raja’s administration in their territory.
Though the British authorities suppressed this rebellion; arrested Dora Bisoi in 1837 from Angul; destroyed many Kandha villages; Captured most of the rebel leaders and imposed martial law, they could not suppress it completely. He was arrested and sent to Ooty near Madras. There he died in 1846 as a state prisoner, leaving behind a glorious legacy of brave and resolute struggle against the British. It may be said that, he was a unique figure in the history of modern Odisha.
