Quick Info
| Profession | Freedom Fighter |
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| Nationality | British Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/07/1897 |
| Age | 26 years (died on 07, May, 1924) |
| Birthplace | Pandrangi, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Date of Death | 07/05/1924 |
Latest News about Alluri Sitarama Raju
04/07/2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 30-feet tall bronze statue of Alluri Sitarama Raju in Andhra Pradesh on his 128th birth anniversary. The monument honors the freedom fighter's leadership of the Rampa Rebellion and his dedication to tribal rights against British colonial rule.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Inspirational Persons | Name Earned: Manyam Veerudu |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Taylor High School in Narsapur |
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| College/University | Mrs A.V.N. College |
| High School | Mission High School, Visakhapatnam |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Unmarried | ||||||
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Career
| Known for | Being the leader of the Rampa Rebellion in 1922 |
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| Death Cause | Executed by the Britishers |
| Movement | Indian independence movement |
| Rebellions | Rampa Rebellion (1922) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Alluri Sitarama Raju was known as 'Manyam Veerudu'. | |
| 2. He carried out raids on numerous police stations and obtained firearms during the Rampa Rebellion. | |
| 3. The details of Alluri Sitarama Raju's birth remain a subject of debate. | |
| 4. He embraced the life of a sannyasi when he was just eighteen years old. | |
| 5. In 1922, Alluri stood up for the rights of indigenous communities in opposition to the British colonial rule. | |
| 6. He adopted aspects from the Non-cooperation movement, such as promoting temperance and the boycott of colonial courts. | |
| 7. He was a powerful tactician of guerrilla warfare, which lasted for nearly two years. | |
| 8. The British spent over 40 lakhs in those days to defeat him. | |
| 9. His tomb is located in the village of Krishnadevipeta, near Visakhapatnam. | |
| 10. He was captured in the forests of Chintapalle and executed by shooting on 7 May 1924 in the village of Koyyuru. |