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Rao Gopal Dev

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Rao Gopaldev Singh
Rao Bahadur
Rao Gopaldev Chowk, Rewari
Leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857
PredecessorRao Nathuram Singh
Successor
    • Rao Lal Singh After 1877
Born1829
Rewari, Ahirwal, Punjab
Died1862[1]
FatherRao Nathuram Singh

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. ^ "Mahendragarh at A Glance >> History >>Modern Period". mahendragarh.gov.in. National portal of India. Retrieved 12 March 2016.
  2. ^ Sharma, Suresh K. (2006). Haryana: Past and Present. Mittal. pp. 252–53. ISBN 978-81-8324-046-8.
  3. ^ Yadava, S. D. S. (2006). Followers of Krishna: Yadavas of India. Lancer Publishers. ISBN 978-81-7062-216-1.
  • Dr. Ravindra Singh Yadav & Vijaypal, 1857 ki kranti k purodha: Rao Raja Tularam, Punit Publication, Jaipur, 2013 ISBN 978-81-88559-54-1
  • Anil Yadav, Krantidoot--Rao Raja Tularam, Sarita Book House, 1999, Delhi.
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