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Bapuji Bhangare
Indian freedom fighter / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bapuji Bhangare[1] was a Koli Patil of Deogaon and Indian freedom fighter who challenged the British government in Maharashtra state of British India.[2] Bapuji Bhangare breakdown the British government strongly in Pune, Ahmadnagar and Nashik districts of Maharashtra.[3]
Quick Facts Patil of DevgaonBapujirao BhangareBandkari, Born ...
Bapujirao Bhangare Bandkari | |
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Born | Bapujirao Bhangare |
Cause of death | Hanged |
Other names | Bapuji Patil |
Occupation | Jagirdar |
Years active | 1844 - 1848 |
Era | British era |
Organization | Bandkari |
Movement | Indian independence movement |
Criminal charges | Murders, Gang Robberys, Blackmailing, Plundering |
Partner | Raghoji Bhangare (brother) |
Parent | Ramjirao Bhangare (father) |
Relatives | Javji Bamble (cousin) |
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When he was captured by British troops, he was only 26 years old.[4] The young Jyotirao Phule may have been inspired by Bapuji Bhangare, among others.[5]