The Govindas Ramdas was a Koli Bhagat [1] who led Koli rebels against the British East India Company between 1826–1830. His followers thought that he had supernatural powers. [2] Little is known of him but on the night of 17 March 1826, he led 500 armed followers into Thasra, near Dakor, and established himself as ruler. [1]
Govindas Ramdas | |
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ગોવિંદાસ રામદાસ | |
| Died | 1830 |
| Cause of death | Hanged |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Priest |
| Years active | 1826 - 1830 |
| Era | British era |
| Movement | Indian Independence movement |
| Opponent | Britishers |
| Criminal charges |
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References
- ^ a b Chaturvedi, Vinayak (2007). Peasant Pasts: History and Memory in Western India. University of California Press. ISBN 9780520250765.
- ^ Krishan, Shri (7 April 2005). Political Mobilization and Identity in Western India, 1934-47. SAGE Publishing India. ISBN 9789352803071.
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The Govindas Ramdas was a Koli Bhagat [1] who led Koli rebels against the British East India Company between 1826–1830. His followers thought that he had supernatural powers. [2] Little is known of him but on the night of 17 March 1826, he led 500 armed followers into Thasra, near Dakor, and established himself as ruler. [1]
Govindas Ramdas | |
|---|---|
ગોવિંદાસ રામદાસ | |
| Died | 1830 |
| Cause of death | Hanged |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Priest |
| Years active | 1826 - 1830 |
| Era | British era |
| Movement | Indian Independence movement |
| Opponent | Britishers |
| Criminal charges |
|
References
- ^ a b Chaturvedi, Vinayak (2007). Peasant Pasts: History and Memory in Western India. University of California Press. ISBN 9780520250765.
- ^ Krishan, Shri (7 April 2005). Political Mobilization and Identity in Western India, 1934-47. SAGE Publishing India. ISBN 9789352803071.
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