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Dalit Freedom Fighters

Ayodhya Prasad   Ayodhya Prasad (full name ; Hindi: अयोध्या प्रसाद पुत्र महंगी पासी ) appears to be a lesser-known or locally recognized freedom fighter from the Pasi community (a Scheduled Caste/Dalit group traditionally associated with toddy tapping, agriculture, and historical resistance in northern India, particularly Uttar Pradesh and Bihar). Detailed records on him are sparse in mainstream historical sources, national archives, or widely available English-language documentation, suggesting he may be an "unsung hero" honored primarily in regional, community (Pasi samaj), or local family/folk narratives rather than in broad national histories. No major Wikipedia entry, government "Unsung Heroes" list entry, or prominent biographical book directly matches this exact name with "son of Mahangi Pasi" as a prominent freedom fighter. However, the Pasi community has a strong legacy of participation in India's freedom struggle, and several individuals ...