Pandurang Mahadev Bapat
Pandurang Mahadev Bapat (12 November 1880 – 28 November 1967), popularly known as Senapati Bapat, was a figure in the Indian independence movement. He acquired the title of Senapati, meaning commander, as a consequence of his leadership during the Mulshi Satyagraha. In 1977, the Indian government issued a postage stamp to commemorate him.
Pandurang Mahadev Bapat | |
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पांडुरंग महादेव बापट | |
Portrait of Senapati Bapat at Samyukta Maharashtra Smruti Dalan, Dadar, Mumbai. | |
| Pronunciation | pɑ̃ːɖuɾə̃gə məɦɑːd̪eːʋə bɑːpəʈə |
| Born | 12 November 1880 |
| Died | 28 November 1967 (aged 87) Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Senapati Bapat |
| Alma mater | Deccan College, University of Pune |
| Occupation(s) | Freedom fighter, politician, social worker |
| Known for | Gandhian philosophy |
| Movement | • Indian Independence Movement • Samyukta Maharashtra Movement |
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