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Ministry of Tribal affairs recently paid homage to Raghoji Bhangre.
About Raghoji Bhangre (1805-1848)
- Tribal revolutionary leader, born in Devgaon of Ahmednagar District (Maharashtra) in Koli Community.
- His father Ramji Rao Bhangre is famous for Koli rising (1822 - 29) against money lenders and British rule.
- Ramji Rao Bhangre was subsequently hanged in Cellular Jail.
Key Contributions:
- Bhangre led the Koli community against exploitative moneylenders and colonial rule.
- He was eventually captured in 1847 by Lt. Gell at Pandharpur.
and later hanged.
Values
- Courage, Patriotism, Leadership
