Raghoji Rao Bhangre

Raghoji Rao Bhangre (also Bhangare, Bhangara, Bhangra, Bhangria, Bhangaria, Bhangriya) (8 November 1805 – 2 May 1848) was an indian Revolutionary who challenged and defied the British power in Maharashtra. He was the son of Ramji Rao Bhangre a Koli who also resisted the British rule and was subsequently hanged in Cellular Jail. In 1848, Raghoji was also hanged by British Officials.

Raghoji Rao was born in 1805 to Ramji Rao Bhangre in Deogaon of Akole in Western Ghat of Maharashtra in British India. His family members were [Mahadev Koli] and were active in Indian independence movement. His father Ramji Bhangre also served in the British Police but latter gave up the job and revolted against british government.

In 1818, the Maratha Empire under Peshwa was defeated by British in the Battle of Koregaon. After that the tribals of Maharashtra took to slavery and Raghoji Rao raised against British rule in the minor age. He captured the british treasure and he was declared as an Outlaw. After that he resisted the government in Poona. In 1844, Raghoji Rao with his brother Bapuji Bhangre cut off the nose of an officer. After that the Captain Giberne seized a party of rebels. At 20 September 1844, Raghuji cut off the a officer and ten constables killed in hills. In 1845, his rebellion spread over Pune, Satara and Purandar. A reward of five thousands rupeez was announsed for Raghoji dead or alive.

On 2 January 1848, Bangre was caught by Lieutenant-General Gell and hanged.

In 2014, The Chief minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan an inaugurated a Circuit House in Thane named after Raghoji.