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Malangi
Dacoit in British Raj · Lived c. 1890 to 1927
Malangi was a dacoit or a bandit during the colonial occupation of Punjab, British India. He was known as 'Robinhood' in his native district of Kasur. Punjab has a folklore tradition of appreciating the role of dacoits such as Malangi who defied the authorities of the period and sided with the common people.
Malangi is read about 10 times a day, in 6 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 18 August 2026
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Other such well-known Punjabi rebels were Nizam Lohar, Imam Din Gohavia and Jagga Jatt, who were considered folk heroes by people during the early part of the 20th century. Folk songs of bravery of these dacoits are sung even today. One song sung in Punjab that reflects the prominence of Malangi goes like this: