Amrita Devi
18th-century Indian environmentalist and martyr
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Khejarli massacre
The Khejarli massacre was an event in 1730 in Rajasthan where 363 Bishnoi people were killed while peacefully protecting Khejri trees. Led by Amrita Devi Bishnoi, the villagers hugged the trees to prevent them from being felled by the soldiers of Maharaja Abhai Singh of Marwar.
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Legacy and honours
The Amrita Devi Bishnoi National Award was established by the Government of India. The award honours individuals or communities for significant contributions to wildlife protection.
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