Balaji Pichad

The Balaji Pichad (also known as Balu Pichad) was an Koli Indian independence activist from Maharashtra who challenged the British government in Konkan region and breakdown the government for several years. Balaji Pichad assembled a revolutionary army of Rebels and exploited the government in Konkan.

In Pune district, Balaji Pichad attacked British government treasuries because Sahukars were protected by government troops.

Balaji Pichad was frustrated by money lenders, Sahukars and rich people because of their exploitation against poor and Nomadic tribes.

 Death 
In 1890, he encountered British troops in Pune town.

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Category:Indian independence movement