Question

Who led the Vande Mataram revolt in Hyderabad- Karnataka ?

• A. Hardikar Manjappa
• B. Swami Ramananda Tirtha
• C. Ramachandra Rao
• D. None

Answer 1

The correct option is C Ramachandra Rao

The Struggle for liberation in Hyderabad-Karnataka is a shining example of a glorious revolt of the people against an oppressive and anti-people ruler. It is also a saga of remarkable sacrifice and courage. One of the popular leaders of the freedom struggle in Hyderabad was Swami Ramananda Tirtha. He travelled all over Hyderabad state organising peaceful satyagraha. Another famous leader was Hardikar Manjappa. He was popularly known as Gandhi of Karnataka. He undertook such constructive programmes as khadi, prohibition and removal of untouchability and popularised them.The Government of Hyderabad had banned the singing of Vande Mataram. It was Ramachandra Rao, a brave leader,who led the struggle against the ban. He was popularly called Vande Mataram Ramachandra Rao. Soon the Vande Mataram movement began to spread rapidly. Thousands of those who sang Vande Mataram were imprisoned.