On November 11, 1863, in the forest of Kuolgirys, between Kiaulėdžiai and Daršiškiai, a detachment of Russian soldiers led by Lieutenant Colonel Karpov, along with 20 Cossacks, attacked a group of rebels led by Eliziejaus Liutkevičius. The group consisted of 92 men. In the battle, 57 rebels were killed, and they were later buried near Daršiškiai.
Gravesites of the 1863 Uprising Rebels
In the dense forest of Kuolgirys, situated between Kiaulėdžiai and Daršiškiai, a tragic confrontation took place on November 11, 1863. Russian forces, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Karpov, comprising a unit of sharpshooters and 20 Cossacks, ambushed the rebels led by Eliziejaus Liutkevičius. The group, consisting of 92 men, was overwhelmed, resulting in the deaths of 57 rebels. These brave souls were laid to rest near Daršiškiai, where their graves remain a testament to their sacrifice.