Maniram Dewan: India’s first tea planter & a rebel in 1857 war
Maniram Dewan, India's first native tea planter and a freedom fighter during the 1857 revolt. From introducing Assam's tea to the British to challenging colonial exploitation with independent estates, Dewan's life blended entrepreneurship with patriotism. Executed in 1858, his revolutionary spirit and contributions to India's tea and independence remain largely unsung.