Indian
revolutionary involved in the independence movement.
Other Events &
Developments
He is also
known as Alluri Rampa Rama Raju, Rama Chandra Raju.
Raju led the ill-fated
"Rampa Rebellion" of 1922–24, during which a band of tribal
leaders and other sympathizers fought against the British Raj.
But ultimately it cost the precious
life of Raju.
He was referred to as "Manyam Veerudu" ("Hero of the Jungles")
by the local people.
Commemorations
In 1986 the Indian Postal
Department issued a
commemorative stamp
featuring Raju in the series
'India's struggle for freedom'.
The Telugu-language
movie Alluri Seetharama
Raju depicted Raju's life.
The biggest Cricket Stadium in
Eluru is named after him as
Alluri Sitarama Raju Cricket Stadium.
