Rao Gopal Dev
Revolutionary leader in 19th century India
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Raja Rao Gopaldev, also known as Rao Gopaldev Singh (1829–1862[2]) was the son of Rao Nathuram Singh of Rewari. [3][4]
| Rao Gopaldev Singh | |
|---|---|
| Rao Bahadur | |
Rao Gopaldev Chowk, Rewari | |
| Leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 | |
| Predecessor | Rao Nathuram Singh |
| Successor |
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| Born | 1829 Rewari, Haryana |
| Died | 1862[1] |
| Father | Rao Nathuram Singh |
1857 Revolt
He allied himself with his cousin, Rao Tula Ram, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857[5][3] and fought the Battle of Nasibpur (Narnaul) Under Rao Tula Ram. He was the sixth generation descendant of Rao Shahbaz and first cousin of Rao Tula Ram. He inherited personal jagir of 41 villages after the death of his father Nathu Ram in 1855.[2][4] His cousin Rao Tula Ram made him commander in chief of Armed forces of the Rewari State.[6] In 1859, Rao Tula Ram's Estate and Rao Gopal Dev's Jagir were confiscated by Britishers.[7][8][9]
Death
He Died At The Age Of 33 in 1862. [2]
