Gurubari Meher was killed in fighting against a raja in India as part of the struggle to end British rule.
Except for a small mention of her participation in the Praja Mandal Movement, very little is known about her.
[1] On 28 January 1947, a few months before India became independent, the then (princely) state government of Sonepur let loose a reign of terror at Binika.
Nearly 20,000 freedom fighters, led by Gurubari Meher, organized a mass movement against the king.
[1] A news item had been published in 'Dainik Asha' from Sambalpur with the headline 'Victory For the People Of Sonepur' which remains as the sole witness to her contribution.