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Indian revolutionary (1805–1848)

Naik Raghojirao Ramjirao BhangrePatil of Devgaon
BornRaghoji
8 November 1805 (1805-11-08)
Devgaon, Akole, India
Died2 May 1848 (1848-05-03) (aged 42)
Cause of deathHanged
Burial placeUmbhrai
Other namesRaghuji, Raghojee
OccupationPatil of Devgaon
EraBritish era
OrganizationBandkari
Title
  • Indian Freedom Activist
  • Patil of Devgaon
  • Chief of Kolis of Bhangre clan
PredecessorRamjirao Manajirao Bhangre
MovementIndian independence movement
FamilyBapuji Bhangare (brother)
Raghoji Rao Bhangre statue in Ahmadnagar

Raghojirao Ramjirao Bhangre also spell Bhangaria (8 November 1805 – 2 May 1848) was an Indian revolutionary who challenged and defied the British power in Maharashtra. He was the son of Ramji Bhangre, a Koli who also resisted the British rule and was subsequently hanged in Cellular Jail. he was only ten years old when he took up arms against British rule in Maharashtra.

Death

On 2 May 1848, Bangre was caught by Lieutenant-General Gell and hanged.

Tribute

Raghoji Bhangre Jayanti celebration by maharashtra police 2007

In 2014, The Chief minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan inaugurated a Circuit House in Thane named after Raghoji.

See also

References

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  2. "Adivasis celebrate and demand of basic amenities on 'World Indigenous Day'". Mumbai Live. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
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  6. Keer, Dhananjay (1997). Mahatma Jotirao Phooley: Father of the Indian Social Revolution. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 9788171540662.
  7. Kennedy, Michael (1985). The Criminal Classes in India. Mittal Publications.
  8. "Uddhav distances himself from Saamana edit against Gujaratis". The Indian Express. 3 May 2014. Retrieved 7 April 2019.

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