Rao Gopal Dev Explained

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
Successor:
    • Rao Lal Singh After 1877

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]

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  1. Web site: Mahendragarh at A Glance >> History >>Modern Period. mahendragarh.gov.in. National portal of India. 12 March 2016.
  2. Book: Sharma, Suresh K.. Haryana: Past and Present. 2006. Mittal. 978-81-8324-046-8. 252–53.
  3. Book: Yadava, S. D. S.. Followers of Krishna: Yadavas of India. 2006. Lancer Publishers. 978-81-7062-216-1. en.