Rao Gopal Singh (1872–1939) was an Yaduvanshi Ahir King of Rajasthan.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Rao Gopal Singh was born in Kharwa state (near Ajmer).
Revolt[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 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.