Write a short note on tatya tope
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tatya tope was a national struggler who struggle for our nation
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Ramachandra Pandurang Tope, also known as Tantia Tope, Tatya Tope or Tantia Topi, was one of the most notable Indian freedom fighters and a general in the Rebellion of 1857. Even with no formal military training, he was one of the effective fighters.
- On his 158th death anniversary, here are some interesting facts about the leader, better known as Tantia Tope:
- Born in 1814 in Nashik, Maharashtra, Tantia Tope was the only son of Pandurang Rao Tope and his wife Rukhmabai
- Tantia Tope was an intimate friend and the right hand of Nana Sahib, the adopted son of Peshwa
- In May 1857, Tantia Tope won the battle over the Indian troops of the East India Company at Kanpur
- He was the Indian leader in the Rebellion of 1857
- He was known for his guerilla tactics, which scared the British
- He forced General Windham to retreat from the city of Gwalior
- He collaborated with Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi to seize Gwalior
- Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi was Tantia's childhood playmate. He cremated her body and performed the last rites when she was killed by a sword
- He fought 150 battles against the British during his life span and demolished 10,000 British soldiers
- Man Singh, a former Sardar in the Gwalior army, betrayed Tatia Tope's trust by falling prey to the 'Jagir' and the proposals offered by the Englishmen
- Tantia Tope was defeated by Sir Colin Campbell (later Baron Clyde) on December 6, 1857
- He was hanged on April 18, 1859, in General Meade's camp at Shivp
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