What was the Pal-Dadhvav massacre, whose centenary the Gujarat govt is observing

Context

The Gujarat government marked 100 years of the Pal-Dadhvav killings, calling it a massacre “bigger than the Jallianwala Bagh”.

About

About the incident:

The Pal-Dadhvav massacre took place on March 7, 1922, in the Pal-Chitariya and Dadhvaav villages of Sabarkantha district, then part of Idar state.
The day was Amalki Ekadashi, which falls just before Holi, a major festival for tribals.
Villagers from Pal, Dadhvav, and Chitariya had gathered on the banks of river Heir as part of the ‘Eki movement’, led by one Motilal Tejawat.
The movement was to protest against the land revenue tax (lagaan) imposed on the peasants by the British and feudal lords.
The Mewad Bhil Corps (MBC), a paramilitary force raised by the British that was on the lookout for Tejawat, heard of this gathering and reached the spot.
British officer Major H.G. Sutton from Mewad Bhil Corps ordered to open fire at the innocent tribals.

Republic Day tableau

The Pal-Dadhvav massacre was brought into focus at the Republic Day parade 2022.
Traditional 'Ger' dance and music was performed by the tribal artistes of Poshina taluka of Sabarkantha.

About Motilal Tejawat:

Motilal Tejawat (16 May 1896 – 14 January 1963) was born in Kolyari village, Udaipur,
The social reform activities of Motilal Tejawat spread his popularity among the
Along with these he also started Eki (Unity) movement.
The Eki movement aimed at a united opposition to all types of exploitation of Bhils by the States and jagirdars.