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Rao Tularam | |
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Raja | |
Reign | 1838 -1857 |
Predecessor | Rao Puran Singh |
Successor | British Raj |
Born | circa Rampura, Rewari, Ahirwal, Punjab region | 9 December 1825
Died | 23 September 1863 Kabul, Afghanistan | (aged 37)
Father | Rao Puran Singh |
Mother | Rani Gyan Kaur |
Rao Tularam Singh (circa 9 December 1825 – 23 September 1863) was a Yaduvanshi Ahir or Yadav King of Ahirwal.[1] He was one of the key leaders of the Indian rebellion of 1857 in Haryana, where he is considered a state hero.[2]
He is credited with temporarily driving all of the British rule from the south-west Haryana during the rebellion, and also helping rebel forces fighting in the historic city of Delhi with men and money. Noted as a good administrator and military commander.[citation needed]