Tatya Tope Death Anniversary: ​​Learned guerrilla warfare from the Peshwas and revolted in 1857, the British were so scared that they hanged him as soon as they caught him

The great hero of the 1857 revolution, revolutionary and patriotic commander Shaheed Tatya Tope was hanged on this day in the year 1959. Tatya Tope was one of the freedom fighters who troubled the British the most. The British were so scared of him that they hanged him on 7 April 1859, just 11 days after capturing him. 

Tatya Tope's full name was Ramchandra Pandurang Tope. He was born in 1814 in Yeola, Nashik (Maharashtra) in a Marathi Brahmin family. His father Pandurang Rao Tope was an important official in the court of Peshwa Bajirao II. His mother's name was Rukmini Bai. Tatya Tope's childhood was spent in Bithoor, Kanpur, where Peshwa Bajirao II was exiled by the British government. He received his early education in Bithoor itself. Apart from Marathi, Sanskrit, he was also taught the art of war.

Contribution in 1857 war

Tatya Tope was a close friend and associate of Nana Saheb, the adopted son of Peshwa Bajirao II. He had a close relationship with Nana Saheb, and became his confidant. It was with Nana Saheb that he learned the art of guerrilla warfare. With this art, he became one of the most important leaders in the First War of Independence of 1857. The rebellion of Indian soldiers and civilians against the British East India Company was crushed by the British, but Tatya Tope kept it alive through guerrilla warfare.

adept at guerilla warfare

Tatya Tope led the war against the British army in Kanpur. He played an important role in capturing Kanpur and defeated the British army many times. He was famous for his guerilla warfare policy. He used to change places quickly and fool the British army with his tactics. He fought against the British army in Jhansi and Gwalior along with Rani Lakshmibai. The capture of Gwalior was one of his greatest achievements, although it was for a very short time.

hanged after betrayal

In April 1859, Tatya Tope's associate Man Singh betrayed him and informed the British army about his location. On 7 April 1859, Tatya Tope was captured by the British army in Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh). The British authorities hanged him on 18 April 1859 without a long trial. Some local legends and historians claim that Tatya Tope escaped the gallows and lived a secret life. However, according to historical documents, he died due to hanging.

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