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In the Heart of the Jungle, Behind the Walls of Silence—A Prison Without the Bars of Justice 🌄 Buxa Fort: A Majestic Fortress of History, Heritage, and Courage Perched at 867 meters (2,844 ft) above sea level in the heart of the Buxa Tiger Reserve, just 30 km from Alipurduar town in West Bengal, Buxa Fort is more than a historic ruin—it is a silent witness to centuries of history, trade, and conflict. Originally built by the Bhutanese King , the fort guarded a key stretch of the ancient Silk Route, connecting Tibet with India through Bhutan. Over time, its walls saw traders, invaders, and revolutionaries, making it a unique crossroads of cultures, commerce, and military strategy. In the late 18th century, Buxa Fort became a battleground during the Second Dooars War , when the British army, with the support of the King of Cooch Behar , captured it from the Bhutanese. This event marked the beginning of its colonial chapter. Over the years, the fort transformed from a strategic m...

🔗 A Jail That Became a Symbol of Freedom and Progress To curb the Non-Cooperation Movement and other revolutionary activities, the British government established a detention facility at Hijli near Kharagpur. The  Hijli Detention Camp  holds a powerful place in India’s colonial history. During British rule, jails began overflowing as more and more young Indians joined the freedom movement. 🔥 Origins of Hijli Detention Camp To manage this growing number of political prisoners, the British government started setting up special detention camps. The first of these was at Buxa Fort in the Dooars region of West Bengal. Soon after, in 1930, the  Hijli Detention Camp  was established as one of the major centers to imprison freedom fighters by the British Raj to manage the overflow of political prisoner from Bengal and beyond. Hijli was meant to quietly crush the rising revolutionary spirit among Bengal’s youth.  🔒 An Open Detention Camp without Justice Unlike con...