Vasudev Balwant Phadke, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetVasudev Balwant Phadke
Indian revolutionary
Date of Birth: 04-Nov-1845
Date of Death: 17-Feb-1883
Profession: revolutionary
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About Vasudev Balwant Phadke
- Vasudev Balwant Phadke (4 November 1845 – 17 February 1883) was an Indian independence activist and revolutionary who sought India's independence from the British Raj.
- Phadke was moved by the plight of the farming community and believed that Swaraj was the only remedy for their ills.
- With the help of the Koli, Bhil and Dhangar communities in the region, he formed a revolutionary group of the Ramoshi people.
- The group started an armed struggle to overthrow the British Raj, launching raids on rich English businessmen to obtain funds for the purpose.
- Phadke came to prominence when he got control of the city of Pune for a few days after catching British soldiers off-guard during one a surprise attack.
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