Pandurang Mahadev Bapat
Pandurang Mahadev Bapat | |
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Portrait of Senapati Bapat at Samyukta Maharashtra Smruti Dalan, Dadar, Mumbai. | |
| Pronunciation | pɑ̃ːɖuɾə̃gə məɦɑːd̪eːʋə bɑːpəʈ |
| Born | 12 November 1880 |
| Died | 28 November 1967 (aged 87) Mumbai, 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 |
| Pandurang Mahadev Bapat | |
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A commemorative postage stamp on SENAPATI BAPAT (1880-1967) issued by Department of Posts, Government of India on 28 Nov 1977. | |
| Country of issue | India |
| Date of issue | 28 November 1977 |
| Face value | 25 nP |
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.
He participated in following movements and Agitations
1) Goa & Hyderabad liberation movement
2) Samyukt Maharashtra Movement
3) Maharashtra Mysore Border Agitation.