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Alluri Sitaramaraju
Alluri Sitarama Raju (4 July 1897 or 1898 – 7 May 1924) was an Indian revolutionary, who waged an armed campaign against the British colonial rule in India. Born in present-day Andhra Pradesh, he was involved in opposing the British in response to the 1882 Madras Forest Act which restricted the free movement of Adivasis in their forest habitats, and prevented them from practicing their traditional form of agriculture called podu. Rising discontent towards the British led to the Rampa Rebellion of 1922, in which Alluri played the major role as its leader. Mustering combined forces of Adivasis, farmers and other sympathizers to the cause, he engaged in guerilla campaigns against the British in the border regions of then Madras Presidency, now parts of East Godavari and Visakhapatnam. He was given the epithet"''Manyam Veerudu''" () by the local villagers for his heroic exploits. Harnessing widespread discontent of the Indian people towards the British colonial authorit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tank Bund Road
The Tank Bund Road is a road in Secunderabad, Hyderabad, India. The Tank Bund dams Hussain Sagar lake on the eastern side and connects the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. It has become an attraction with 33 statues of famous people from the region. The Pakistan Patton tank, now an attraction for visitors to the Tank Bund Road, is a War Trophy given to the 54th Infantry Division, and is one that the Indian Army had disabled during the Battle of Basantar in Pakistan, between 15 and 17 December 1971. Parallel to the Tank Bund Road, the Lower Tank Bund road was built to reduce traffic congestion. Lumbini Park is the nearest park to this road. The road is also a major point for street photography. Statues of Icons along Tank Bund Road 34 well-sculptured bronze statues, mounted on high platforms, of people who played iconic role in the development of Hyderabad and Telugu culture along the Tank Bund road. The statues were installed by the then Chief Minister of Andhra Prade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
