Alluri Sitarama Raju

Alluri Sitarama Raju was a revolutionary freedom fighter from India who fought against British colonial rule. He was born on July 4, 1897, in a small village called Pandrangi in Andhra Pradesh. His father, Venkata Rama Raju, was a farmer, and his mother, Suryanarayanamma, was a housewife.

Alluri Sitarama Raju did not attend any school or college for his education. His father and the elders of his village were the ones by whom he was taught. He, too, was very influenced by the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi and the non-cooperation movement. But later, he became disillusioned with the non-violent approach and turned to armed resistance.

Raju played a key role in the Rampa Rebellion, also known as the 'Rampa Chodavaram Rebellion', a tribal uprising against the British in the Visakhapatnam Agency area. He formed a guerrilla army of tribals and fought against the British, attacking police stations, cutting telegraph wires, and disrupting the administration.

Alluri Sitarama Raju became a folk hero in Andhra Pradesh for his brave and daring acts. He was known for his fearless and uncompromising attitude toward the British. However, his rebellion was short-lived, and the British eventually captured and killed him on May 7, 1924.

Alluri Sitarama Raju remains an important figure in the Indian independence movement and is remembered for his bravery and sacrifice. He symbolizes the resistance against British Colonialism in India, and his legacy inspires people to fight for their rights and freedom.