Raghoji Bhangare
Indian revolutionary (1805–1848) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Raghojirao Ramjirao Bhangre[1] also spell Bhangaria[2] (8 November 1805 – 2 May 1848) was an Indian revolutionary who challenged and defied the British power in the Bombay Presidency.[3] He was the son of Ramji Bhangare, a Koli who also resisted the British rule and was subsequently hanged in Cellular Jail.[4] He was only ten years old when he took up arms against British rule in Maharashtra.[5]
Indian Freedom Fighter Naik Raghojirao Ramjirao Bhangre Patil of Devgaon | |
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Born | Raghoji Ramji Bhangare 8 November 1805 (1805-11-08) |
Died | 2 May 1848 (1848-05-03) (aged 42) |
Cause of death | Hanged |
Burial place | Umbhrai, Shahapur taluka, Thane, Maharashtra |
Nationality | India |
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Citizenship | Indian |
Occupation | Agriculturist |
Years active | 1844 - 1848 |
Era | British era |
Organization | Bandkari |
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Predecessor | Ramjirao Manajirao Bhangre |
Movement | Indian independence movement |
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Partner | Ramaji Kirve |
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Family | Bapuji Bhangare (brother) |
The main reason of revolt by Raghoji Bhangare was being torture of his mother by British officials with the assistance of some Marwadis of village.[6]
Indian social activist, thinker, anti-caste social reformer and writer from Maharashtra Jyotirao Phule may have been inspired by the revolts of Raghoji Bhangre, among others.[7] The revolts of Raghoji Bhangare are considered as most significant in history of Maharashtra. Compared to the revolts made by Raghoji Bhangre, the other revolts were not very significant though they continued to take place until 1946-47.[8]
Raghoji Bhangre was titled as Bandkari for his revolts. Bandkari means leader of rebellions in Marathi language.[9]