The credit for making the first war of independence a memorable event goes largely to tantya tope. Reality of tatya topes last moments sanskriti hinduism. It covers the detailed planning of the war and the problems which the revolutionaries faced. More information about tatya topes sironj hault is available in the book operation red lotus by parag tope. Description contents and sample pages tatya tope immortal fighter in 1857 by harikrishna devsare. Rsslinked outfit backs descendants theory on his death. Indian history, particularly that of 1857, that is taught in schools is built on a foundation of a false paradigm that. Even the most balanced of books on the national movement refer to the presence of some form of. Tatya topes operation red lotus gives a brilliant account of this. Despite lacking formal military training, tatya tope is widely considered as the best and most effective rebel general of the indian mutiny born as ramachandra panduranga yawalkar to a marathi deshastha brahmin family, tatya tantia. Tatya tope was killed in action and was not hanged deccan. He progressed with the gwalior contingent after the british reoccupation of kanpur and forced general windham to retreat from.
He expressed this hope to trimbak sadashiv tope, shri t. It could be name of a person tatya tope it could be used to refer father like dad or papa it could be used to refer any fatherl. Sep 11, 2017 tatya tope, tatya tope and gajanan maharaj, tatya tope and sai baba, tatya tope bhopal, tatya tope biography, tatya tope biography in telugu, tatya tope by rajiv dixit, tatya tope fancy dress. Ramachandra pandurang tope 1814 18 april 1859, popularly known as tatya tope. Tatya topes struggle for freedom 18 18 th april 1859. He was of immense help to laxmi bai and nana saheb. The book sheds new light on one of indian historys most important events. He was the commanderinchief of the rebel army of shivrajpur. Operation red lotus is recently published book that chronicles the events that took place before and during the war of 1857. Tatya tope also spelled tantia tope 1814 1859, was an indian freedom fighter.
Tatya tope immortal fighter in 1857 by harikrishna devsare. It is a quest that led the tope family to discover the dramatic battle manoeuvres of their ancestor the legendary tatya tope, as well as the true import of the war. Tatya tope operation red lotus amit paranjapes blog. Even with no formal military training, he was one of the effective fighters. More information about tatya tope s sironj hault is available in the book operation red lotus by parag tope. Tatya tope was born ramachandra panduranga in the year 1814 in nasik district, maharashtra. The british east india company surrendered and were told they could have safe. His full name is ramachandra pandurang tope tope was a close associate of nana saheb. Also about your claim of tantia being the british name, its more about the marathi spelling tantia. A few months before the first war of indian independence or what the british call the sepoy mutiny broke out in 1857, red lotus flowers began to appear at. Rsslinked outfit backs descendants theory on his death parag tope, a tope descendant and usbased software engineer, wrote a book operation red lotus a few years ago, where he questioned earlier theories of topes death.
The stories of tatya tope and 1857 that we heard growing up had little coherence with what was officially taught to us or written as history. Rajiv dixit cried, when rajiv dixit meets tatya tope family. Tatya topes operation red lotus is a quest to understand the real history of the angloindian. Books history biography tatya tope immortal fighter in 1857 pages from the book. Tatya tope was killed in action and was not hanged. Tatya topes operation red lotus is a quest to understand the real history of the angloindian war of 1857. Buy tatya topes operation red lotus book online at low. Essay, biography or paragraph on tantya tope complete. Tantia tope, also spelled tatya tope or tantia topi, original name ramchandra panduranga, born c. The biggest find about tatya tope, the person, was an eyewitness account of tatya tope s death in the battlefield of chhipa barod at 6. Rs states that we use the name in teritary sources such as other encyclopedias, here, brittannica also uses tantia.
Read to know more about this and other important events that took place on this day in history in this article. A biography of the legendary indian freedom fighter in the mutiny of 18571858. Tatya topes operation red lotus, a book written by usbased parag tope, challenges the account that he was hanged in shivpuri. I recently read tatya topes operation red lotus an interesting well researched book written by parag tope. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Tatya tope was executed april 18, 1859 this day in history. You can also find a graveyard of colonial infantry on northern part of sironj, dates embossed on the headstones with names of soldiers who died there during 1857. A quest by the contemporary members of the tope family, which led to the discovery of the dramatic battle manoeuvres of their ancestor, the legendary tatya tope, as well as the true import of the war. Tatya topes operation red lotus by parag tope goodreads. Operation red lotus is a book written by parag tope, with inputs from the. Tatya tope\s operation red lotus the tope family presents the story of tatya and the angloindian war of 1857 operation red lotus is a quest by the tope family to understand the real history of the angloindian war of 1857. Tope and sahib led the indian forces in the siege of cawnpore. Sep 27, 2011 i recently read tatya topes operation red lotus an interesting well researched book written by parag tope.
He was hanged to death on april 18, 1859 by the british rulers. Tatya tope s operation red lotus is a quest to understand the real history of the angloindian war of 1857. Tatya tope profile, biography and life history veethi. What are some good books about indian rebellion of 1857. For example, initially both hindu and muslim soldiers rallied around a muslim king to beat back the b. Best books on indian history a list of 53 mustread indian.
To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Tatya tope alias ramchandra pandurang tope was born around 18 in an orthodox deshasth brahmin family in pune. His father, pandurang rao tope, was an important noble at the court of the peshwa baji rao. May 03, 2020 tatya tope s operation red lotus is a quest to understand the real history of the angloindian war of 1857. This book is essentially about the heroes tatya tope, nana saheb, rani lakshmi bai, kunwar singh of jagdishpur.
Indian history, particularly that of 1857, that is taught in schools is built on a. Despite lacking formal military training, tatya tope is widely considered as the best and most effective rebel general of the indian mutiny. The revolt of 185758 was the biggest and bloodiest conflict against any european colonial power during the nineteenth century. Operation red lotus is recently published book that chronicles the events that took place before and during the war of. Rejecting the stale version presented by the winning side, parag goes deep into the background, the stage of operation, the executors and the consequences of the war. He was a personal adherent of nana saheb of bithur. He had captured kanpur in 1857 with remarkable skill and established nana saheb s authority there. The book presents quite a different view of 1857 war of independence, than what has been discussed by english and many indian historians.
The books author parag tope said in an interview to the deccan herald. This work deserves praise from across the world of literature. Letters, translated for the first time in this book, reveal that tatya tope was aware of military movements, logistics and provisions. Tope discusses tatya, history writing in india and the book with deccan heralds utpal borpujari. His father, pandurang rao tope, was an important noble at the court of the peshwa baji rao ii. A relentless passion for history, combined with a masters degree in engineering and an mba in strategy. The book, for the first time, brings out the translations of letters written by tatya tope that amply indicate the efforts of tatya and nana sahib in setting up a parallel government, a tangible. Jan 01, 2010 this book digs into the debris of history and brings out the truth about the 1857 was and the role of tatya tope. He shifted his family with the illfated peshwa to bithur where his son became the most intimate.
Commemorating 250 years of the battle of panipatin history. He was a personal adherent of nana saheb of bithur and one of its more renowned generals. The english officers wife wrote a book in 1864 giving an account of his death. Topes grandfather, who passed on the story of tatya topes visit to his son, and he in turn to his son, shri t. The book, for the first time, brings out the translations of letters written by tatya tope that amply indicate the efforts of tatya and nana sahib in setting up a. Rajiv dixit cried, when rajiv dixit meets tatya tope.
Best books on indian history a list of 53 mustread. Tatya topes operation red lotus is a quest to understand the real history of the revolt of 1857. To correct error, mp governor will write book on tope. Tatyas story by dinah dean meet your next favorite book. Nov 29, 2017 the credit for making the first war of independence a memorable event goes largely to tantya tope. Please change the photo of tope, since it presents a bad image of the freedom fighter. Buy thokla for mpsc by eknath patil tatya book online at best prices in india on. Jan 23, 2011 although, the author is a descendant of tatya tope, the book is driven by a search for the truth, not pride of being a tope. History books write that in the last phase of the war, tatya tope was running from the english, however, tatyas real attempt was to disperse and scatter the massive english reinforcement that had now arrived in india. Although, the author is a descendant of tatya tope, the book is driven by a search for the truth, not pride of being a tope. Buy tatya topes operation red lotus book online at low prices in. Tatya tope also misspelled as tantia tope 1814 1859, was a general in the indian.
Parags delhibased brother rajesh, who has contributed to the book, says the freedom fighter was killed by major meade. Parag tope is the founder and part owner of cistarus. It is important to note that the rising was neither planned nor stimulated by any patriotic move, wrote gregory fremontbarnes in indian mutiny 185758 2007. The photograph of tatya tope after he was captured should continue to be there in the article for its historical. Countess tatya kalinskaya resigns herself to a bleak future as she wat. A man with commanding personality, tantya tope had courage, agility, ability to take quick decisions, zeal, foresight and fortitude. It refers to invaders such as timur and babar as great when all they did was to ruin the existing rich culture and loot the people.
Tatya tope is the other name of ramachandra pandurang tope, freedom fighter of india. Tatya topes descendants retell history with a book on the maratha warrior. Although he had no formal military training, he was probably the best and most effective of the rebels generals. Following are the ones that are used in marathi or in maharashtra. The sad reality of indian textbooks is that it is biased in its viewpoint of history. It is important to note that the rising was neither planned nor stimulated by any patriotic move, wrote gregory fremontbarnes in. The focus is mainly around delhi and not around the rest of the country.
The contemporary members of the tope family have written this book. Apr 14, 2020 tantia tope, also spelled tatya tope or tantia topi, original name ramchandra panduranga, born c. Tatya topes operation red lotus is a quest to understand the real history of the. Jan 08, 2017 i recently read tatya topes operation red lotus an interesting well researched book written by parag tope. He was an indian maratha leader in the indian rebellion of 1857. It is said that tatya tope of 1857fame has halted here for some time. The biggest find about tatya tope, the person, was an eyewitness account of tatya topes death in the battlefield of chhipa barod at 6. Ramachandra pandurang tope, also known as tantia tope, tatya tope or tantia topi, was one of the most notable indian freedom fighters and a general in the rebellion of 1857. Jan 01, 2010 tatya tope s operation red lotus is a quest to understand the real history of the revolt of 1857. Buy thokla for mpsc by eknath patil tatya book online. Tatya tope also misspelled as tantia tope 1814 1859, was a general in the indian rebellion of 1857 and one of its notable leaders.
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