Banke Chamar
Indian freedom fighter in the Rebellion of 1857
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Banke Chamar (27 July 1820 – 18 December 1857) was an Indian revolutionary, who took part in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.[1][2]
Born27 July 1820
Died18 December 1857 (aged 37)
Causeof deathExecution by hanging
OthernamesBanka Chamar
Banke Chamar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 July 1820 |
| Died | 18 December 1857 (aged 37) |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Other names | Banka Chamar |
| Occupation | Revolutionary |
| Organization | Names of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 |
| Known for | Led initial actions against the British East India Company and a reward on him of Rs. 50,000 in 18's |
| Movement | Indian Rebellion of 1857 |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Conviction | Killing |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
| Details | |
| Victims | British Soldiers |
His efforts in Jaunpur Janpad underscored the grassroots nature of the resistance movement.[3][4]
Early life
Banke was born in Kuarpur village, Machhali Shahar, Jaunpur Janpad, Uttar Pradesh into a Chamar family.[2]
The British had placed a bounty of ₹50,000 on his head, leading to his capture and execution by hanging on 18 December 1857.[5][6][7][8]
