Govindas Ramdas
Member of the Koli tribe who led rebels against the British East India Company
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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 | |
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ગોવિંદાસ રામદાસ | |
| Died | 1830 |
Cause of death | Hanged |
| Occupation | Priest |
| Years active | 1826 - 1830 |
| Era | British era |
| Movement | Indian Independence movement |
| Opponent | Britishers |
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