Bapuji Bhangare
Bapujirao Bhangare Bandkari | |
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Bapuji Bhangare Tombstone | |
| Born | Bapujirao Bhangare |
| Cause of death | Hanged |
| Other names | Bapuji Patil |
| Occupation | Jagirdar |
| Years active | 1844 - 1848 |
| Era | British era |
| Organization | Bandkari |
| Movement | Indian independence movement |
| Criminal charges | Murders, Gang Robberys, Blackmailing, Plundering |
| Partner | Raghoji Bhangare (brother) |
| Parent | Ramjirao Bhangare (father) |
| Relatives | Javji Bamble (cousin) |
Bapuji Bhangare was a Koli Patil of Deogaon and Indian freedom fighter who challenged the British government in Maharashtra state of British India. Bapuji Bhangare breakdown the British government strongly in Pune, Ahmadnagar and Nashik districts of Maharashtra.
When he was captured by British troops, he was only 26 years old. The young Jyotirao Phule may have been inspired by Bapuji Bhangare, among others.