Alluri Sitarama Raju 128th birth anniversary observed on 4 July
Why in the news
The 128th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju is being observed on 4 July 2025. The day recalls his armed resistance against colonial rule.
Key facts
- Born on 4 July; sources differ on whether the year was 1897 or 1898.
- Led the Rampa Rebellion (1922-1924) in the Eastern Ghats region of the Madras Presidency.
- Known as Manyam Veerudu, or hero of the jungle, among local tribal communities.
- After capture in the Chintapalli forests he was tied to a tree and shot on 7 May 1924 at Koyyuru.
- A mausoleum stands at Krishnadevipeta, and a district in Andhra Pradesh carries his name.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birth | 4 July (1897 or 1898) |
| Revolt | Rampa Rebellion, 1922-1924 |
| Title | Manyam Veerudu |
| Death | 7 May 1924 |
About the Rampa Rebellion
It was an armed uprising by tribal people of the Eastern Ghats against British rule, led by Raju between 1922 and 1924.
Exam angle
- Match the leader with the revolt: Alluri Sitarama Raju and the Rampa Rebellion.
- Remember the dates 1922-1924 and the nickname Manyam Veerudu.
- The 128th anniversary in 2025 is a likely current affairs hook.