Balaji Pichad
The Balaji Pichad (also known as Balu Pichad)[1] was an Indian independence activist from Maharashtra who challenged the British government in Konkan region and breakdown the government for several years. Balaji Pichad assembled a revolutionary army of Rebels and exploited the government in Konkan.[2]
Dada Balaji Pichad | |
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बाळाजी पिचड | |
| Born | Balaji Pichad |
| Died | 1890 Akole forest, Akole town, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Cause of death | Encountered |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Balu Pichad |
| Citizenship |  India |
| Occupation | Agriculturist |
| Years active | 1889 - 1890 |
| Era | British era |
| Known for | Social activities |
| Movement | Indian Independence Movement |
| Criminal charge(s) |
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| Criminal penalty | Shoot to dead |
| Criminal status | Dead |
In Pune district, Balaji Pichad attacked British government treasuries because Sahukars were protected by government troops.[3]
Balaji Pichad was frustrated by money lenders, Sahukars and rich people because of their exploitation against poor and Nomadic tribes.[4]
Death
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Langhu, Onhring. Land-Words-and-Resilient-Cultures-The-Ontological-Basis-of-Tribal-Identity. ResearchGate (2021).
- ↑ Rao, Neena Ambre. Forest Ecology in India: Colonial Maharashtra, 1850-1950 (in en) (2008). New Delhi, India, Asia: Foundation Books. p. 166. ISBN 978-81-7596-549-2.
- ↑ Kolhe, R. B.. Poverty and Violence in Maharashtra: With Special Reference to Nanded and Thane Districts (in en) (2001). New Delhi, India, Asia: Nehru Institute of Social Sciences, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth. p. 124.
- ↑ Hangloo, Rattan Lal. New Themes in Indian History: Art, Politics, Gender, Environment, and Culture (in en) (2007). New Delhi, India, Asia: Black & White. p. 391. ISBN 978-81-89320-15-7.