WHEN THE HILLS ROARED The rain knows their names

“When the Hills Roared: The Rain Knows Their Names” highlights
the overlooked freedom fighters of Meghalaya, whose role in India’s
independence is often forgotten. Moving beyond mainstream
accounts centered in northern and central India, the book focuses
on leaders like U Tirot Sing Syiem, Ka Phan Nonglait, U Kiang
Nongbah, and Pa Togan Sangma; who resisted colonial rule with
courage and indigenous strategies rooted in their land and culture.
It portrays both open battles and acts of quiet defiance,
emphasizing sacrifices made not for fame but for dignity and
freedom. Interwoven with imagery of the hills and rain, the book
ensures Meghalaya’s spirit and struggles remain part of India’s
larger freedom story.