Umai

ID
3930
Nationality
Indian
Occupation
Revolt leader
Rabble rouser
Summary
Reportedly fomented the Poligar Rebellion in India in 1801 even though he was deaf and could not speak. He aroused crowds to fighting fervor by gestures alone.
References
Silent Worker, v.8 n.10, June 1956, p.15.
Dates
fl. 1801