Vasudev Balwant Phadke

Indian independence activist

British Indian Shirdhon, Raigad, Maharashtra, British India

Quick Info

ProfessionIndian independence activist
NationalityBritish Indian
Date of Birth04/11/1845
Age37 years (died on 17, Feb, 1883)
BirthplaceShirdhon, Raigad, Maharashtra, British India
Date of Death17/02/1883

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Bio/Wiki

Known asFather of Indian Armed Rebellion

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityBombay University
Educational QualificationGraduation from Bombay University

Personal Life

Place of DeathAden Jail in Yemen
Death CauseHunger Strike
Zodiac signScorpio
HometownShirdhon, Raigad, British India

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)Married
Family
Wife(s)
  • Saibai (m. 1859) (died in 1872)
  • Gopikabai Phadke (m. 1873)
Children
DaughterMathutai
Parents
FatherBalvantrao Phadke
MotherSaraswati Bai
SiblingsHe had a brother and two sisters.

Career

SummaryVasudev Balwant Phadke was a revolutionary freedom fighter known for organizing an armed struggle against colonial rule in India.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Aikya Vardhini Sabha was established to educate young Indians.
2. They participated in armed resistance against British colonial rule.
3. Funding for their movement involved looting treasuries.
4. After being arrested, they were confined in Aden prison in Yemen.
5. Unfortunately, they passed away as a result of a hunger strike.
6. The founder's grandfather held a modest rank at Karnala Fort.
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