Syed Mir Nisar Ali Titumir was a freedom fighter who led a campaign against the British-rule in India, during the 19th century. He eventually built a bamboo fort in Narikelberia village, which passed into Bengali folk legend. After the storming of the fort by British soldiers, Titumir died of his wounds on 19 November 1831.In 2004, Titumir was ranked number 11 in BBC's poll of the Greatest Bengali of all time. Read More
