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Rao Gopal Dev

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Rao Gopaldev Singh
Rao Bahadur
Rao Gopaldev Chowk, Rewari
Leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857
PredecessorRao Nathuram Singh
Successor
    • Rao Lal Singh After 1877
Born1829
Rewari, Haryana
Died1862[1]
FatherRao Nathuram Singh

Raja Rao Gopaldev Singh Yadav, also known as Rao Gopaldev Singh (1829–1862[2]) was Son of Rao Nathuram Singh Yadav of Rewari. [3][4]

1857 Revolt

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He allied himself with his cousin, Raja Rao Tularam Singh Yadav , during the Indian Rebellion of 1857[5][3] And Fought the Battle of Nasibpur(Narnaul) Under Rao Tula Ram. He was sixth generation descendant of Raja Rao Shahbaz Singh 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(Ruler Of Rewari Riyasat) 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

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He Died At The Age Of 33 in 1862. [2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mahendragarh at A Glance >> History >>Modern Period". mahendragarh.gov.in. National portal of India. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Yadava, S. D. S. (2006). Followers of Krishna: Yadavas of India. Lancer Publishers. ISBN 978-81-7062-216-1.
  3. ^ a b Yadav, Kripal Chandra (1977). The Revolt of 1857 in Haryana. Manohar Book Service.
  4. ^ a b Haryana (India) (1988). Haryana District Gazetteers: Mahendragarh. Haryana Gazetteers Organization.
  5. ^ Sharma, Suresh K. (2006). Haryana: Past and Present. Mittal. pp. 252–53. ISBN 978-81-8324-046-8.
  6. ^ Yadava, S. D. S. (2006). Followers of Krishna: Yadavas of India. Lancer Publishers. ISBN 978-81-7062-216-1.
  7. ^ PADALKAR, RAVINDRA (16 January 2021). Ruling Dynasties of Independent India - Volume 1. Notion Press. ISBN 978-1-63714-799-3.
  8. ^ Yadava, S. D. S. (2006). Followers of Krishna: Yadavas of India. Lancer Publishers. ISBN 978-81-7062-216-1.
  9. ^ Journal of Haryana Studies. Kurukshetra University. 1999.
  • 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.
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