Rao Gopaldev Singh | |
Rao Bahadur | |
Succession: | Leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 |
Birth Date: | 1829 |
Predecessor: | Rao Nathuram Singh |
Death Date: | 1862[1] |
Father: | Rao Nathuram Singh |
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Rao Gopaldev, also known as Raja Gopal Singh Yadav (1829–1862), was a nineteenth-century revolutionary leader in Rewari, Ahirwal, who allied himself with his cousin, Rao Tula Ram, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.[2] He was sixth generation descendant of famous Maharaja Rao Shahbaz Singh and first cousin of Rao Tula Ram. He inherited personal jagir of 841 villages after the death of his father Nathu Ram in 1855. His cousin Rao Tula Ram(Ruler of Princely state of Rewari Ahirwal) made him commander in chief of Armed forces of the Rewari State.[3]