Rao Gopaldev, also known as Raja Gopal Singh Yadav (1829–1862), was a nineteenth-century revolutionary leader in Rewari, Ahirwal, who allied himself with his cousin, Maharaja Rao Tula Singh Yadav, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.[2] He was sixth generation descendant of famous Maharaja Rao Shahbaz Singh and first cousin of Rao Tula Singh. He inherited personal jagir of 841 villages after the death of his father Raja Rao Nathu Ram in 1855. His cousin Maharaja Rao Tula Singh (Ruler of Princely state of Rewari Ahirwal) Made him commander in chief of Armed forces of Rewari State.[3]
| 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, Ahirwal, Punjab |
| Died | 1862[1] |
| Father | Rao Nathuram Singh |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Mahendragarh at A Glance >> History >>Modern Period". mahendragarh.gov.in. National portal of India. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
- ^ Sharma, Suresh K. (2006). Haryana: Past and Present. Mittal. pp. 252–53. ISBN 978-81-8324-046-8.
- ^ Yadava, S. D. S. (2006). Followers of Krishna: Yadavas of India. Lancer Publishers. ISBN 978-81-7062-216-1.
- Dr. Ravindra Singh Yadav & Vijaypal, 1857 ki kranti k purodha: Rao Raja Tularam, Punit Publication, Jaipur, 2013 ISBN 978-81-88559-54-1
- Anil Yadav, Krantidoot--Rao Raja Tularam, Sarita Book House, 1999, Delhi.
External links
edit- Malik, Ravindra; ARSu, Team (1 January 2020). HARYANA GK: HARYANA AT THE START OF 2020: Haryana GK for Haryana Civil Services (HCS) & Other State Examinations. MyARSu. ISBN 978-1-64783-786-0.
- Textbooks from India. National Council of Educational Research and Training. 2003. ISBN 978-81-7450-129-5.
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