In the 1857 revolt, the people of Rajasthan demonstrated patriotism and antiBritish emotions and helped the revolutionaries. The contribution of Thakur Kushal Singh from. Auwa in Rajasthan is invaluable. On 8 September 1857 the armed soldiers of the revolted. Thakur Kushal severed the throat of British resident and hoisted it a top of the fort.
On 19th January 1858 under the leadership of Colonel Holmes, the Auwa fort came captured and 124 people of this village wree made prisoners and on 28th January, 1858, Auwa was under the control of British soldiers. Kushal Singh in this revolt showed great courage but due to non – co – operation, revolt could not be pre – organised and successful.
