Rao Gopal Singh (1872–1939) was an Yaduvanshi Ahir King of Rajasthan.
Early Life
Rao Gopal Singh was born in Kharwa state (near Ajmer).
Revolt
He was sentenced to four years of imprisonment in the Todgarh Fort located approximately 70 kilometres (43 mi) from Beawar for organising a revolt against the British.[1]
Lineage
He was president of Akhil Yaduvanshi Kshatriya Mahasabha for the year 1924.
In 1989, India's postal department issued a postage stamp depicting his picture in his honor.[2][3]
Every spring on the anniversary of his death, the residents of Kharwa and nearby villages gather at a mela (celebration or fair) to commemorate their former Rao Sahab.
See also
References
- ↑ Saxena, K. S. (1971). The Political Movements and Awakening in Rajasthan: 1857 to 1947 by K. S. Saxena S. Chand. pp. 136–139. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
- ↑ "Indian Postage Stamps - Stamps released in 1989".
- ↑ Suresh, Sushma (1999). Who's who on Indian stamps by Mohan B. Daryanani. p. 386. ISBN 9788493110109. Retrieved 25 August 2016.