Cause of death hanged | Name Umaji Khomane | |
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Other names Adhya krantiveer Umaji Naik Known for Indian independence movement Parents Lakshmibai Naik Khomane, Dadaji Naik Khomane | ||
Adya krantiveer Umaji Naik (Marathi: उमाजी नाईक (रामोशी/रामवंशी)) (7 September 1791 – 3 February 1832) was an Indian revolutionary who challenged the British rule in India.
Following the decline of the Maratha Empire, Umaji assembled a small force to oppose the British. His manifesto called for resistance against the colonial rulers. In response, the British Government offered a reward of 10,000 rupees for his capture. He was betrayed by Kalu and Nana, who led him to Avlas near Mulshi in Pune, where Nana apprehended Umaji at Uttoli on 15 December 1831 and turned him over to the British authorities. After an investigation, the British found him guilty and executed him by hanging on 3 February 1834. He gave a message to the British and British forces came to arrest him. Though he fought against them, the forces sent were able to arrest him. After his capture, he was hanged in Pune. After the hanging Trmbak kulkarni send letter for gift against umajis arrested.
MR. Nana Chavhan was responsible for arrest of Umaji Naik.
