Chetram Jatav (19 July 1827 — 26 May 1857) was an Indian revolutionary who participated in Indian Rebellion of 1857.[1][2]
Chetram Jatav | |
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Born | Chetram Raidass 19 July 1827 |
Died | 26 May 1857 (Aged 30) |
Cause of death | Tied to tree and Gun Shot |
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | Cheta Ram |
Occupation | Revolutionary |
Organization | Names of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 |
Known for | Led initial actions against the British East India Company and Soldiers Killing without weapons |
Movement | Indian Rebellion of 1857 |
Criminal status | Executed |
Conviction(s) | Killing |
Criminal penalty | Death |
Details | |
Victims | British Soldiers |
He and his compatriot Ballu Mehtar were executed by being tied to a tree and then shot at.[3]
Chetram Jatav was born on 19 July 1827 in Soro village of Etah district, Uttar Pradesh into a Chamar family.[2][3][4][5][6][7]
The land behind Samta Mulak Chowk in Lucknow was named by the BSP government as Shaheed Chetram Jatav Park.[8][7]
Chetram Jatav and his revolution in 1857
Chetram Lake