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Balaji Pichad

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Dada

Balaji Pichad
बाळाजी पिचड
Born
Balaji Pichad

Died1890
Akole forest, Akole town, Bombay Presidency, British India
Cause of deathEncountered
NationalityIndian
Other namesBalu Pichad
Citizenship India
OccupationAgriculturist
Years active1889 - 1890
EraBritish era
Known forSocial activities
MovementIndian Independence Movement
Criminal charges
  • Murder
  • Looting
  • Threatening
  • Blackmailing
  • Gang robberies
Criminal penaltyShoot to dead
Criminal statusDead

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]

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]

In 1890, he encountered British troops in Pune town.[1]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Langhu, Onhring (2021). "Land-Words-and-Resilient-Cultures-The-Ontological-Basis-of-Tribal-Identity". ResearchGate.
  2. Rao, Neena Ambre (2008). Forest Ecology in India: Colonial Maharashtra, 1850-1950. New Delhi, India, Asia: Foundation Books. p. 166. ISBN 978-81-7596-549-2.
  3. Kolhe, R. B. (2001). Poverty and Violence in Maharashtra: With Special Reference to Nanded and Thane Districts. New Delhi, India, Asia: Nehru Institute of Social Sciences, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth. p. 124.
  4. Hangloo, Rattan Lal; Murali, A. (2007). New Themes in Indian History: Art, Politics, Gender, Environment, and Culture. New Delhi, India, Asia: Black & White. p. 391. ISBN 978-81-89320-15-7.