Raghoji Bhangre (Aged 43) also known as Bhangaria, was born in 1805 in the Deogaon village of Akole in the Western Ghat region of Maharashtra, India. He belonged to the Koli tribe and was an Indian revolutionary who challenged and defied British power in Maharashtra, fighting against the British from a young age. His father, Ramji Rao Bhangre, was also a Koli who resisted British rule and was subsequently hanged in Cellular Jail.
In 1844, Raghoji Bhangre killed a British officer and 10 constables in an ambush. His family members were also active participants in the Indian freedom struggle. This region had a strong tradition of revolts, and Bhangre organized bands of Kolis to capture the British treasure. After the Marathas lost the battle of 1818, he was declared an outlaw. His rebellion later spread to the areas of Pune, Satara, and Purandar, after which he was caught and hanged in 1848.
Raghoji Bhangre
(1805 – 1848) – (Maharashtra)
Raghoji Bhangre (Aged 43) also known as Bhangaria, was born in 1805 in the Deogaon village of Akole in the Western Ghat region of Maharashtra, India. He belonged to the Koli tribe and was an Indian revolutionary who challenged and defied British power in Maharashtra, fighting against the British from a young age. His father, Ramji Rao Bhangre, was also a Koli who resisted British rule and was subsequently hanged in Cellular Jail.
In 1844, Raghoji Bhangre killed a British officer and 10 constables in an ambush. His family members were also active participants in the Indian freedom struggle. This region had a strong tradition of revolts, and Bhangre organized bands of Kolis to capture the British treasure. After the Marathas lost the battle of 1818, he was declared an outlaw. His rebellion later spread to the areas of Pune, Satara, and Purandar, after which he was caught and hanged in 1848.
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