Anabheri Prabhakar Rao
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Anabheri Prabhakar Rao (15 August 1910 - 14 March 1948) is a telangana
armed struggle martyr
and is also considered a foremost authority of the Telugu language
. He was an Indian freedom fighter, considered to be one of the most influential revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement
. He was an intellectual, guerilla leader, diplomat, military theorist, and major figure of the Telangana
Revolution. He sacrificed his life fighting for the people of Telangana
against the Nizam
and Razakars.
caste at Polampally village in Thimmapur Mandal in Karimnagar District. Born to a Hindu family which had earlier been involved in revolutionary activities against the Nizam Telangana
in India, Anabheri, as a teenager, had studied revolutionary movements and was attracted to anarchism
and communism
. He became involved in numerous revolutionary organizations against Nizam
. Anabheri gained support when he demanding equal rights for Telugu
speaking before Andhra Pradesh
formed. His legacy prompted youth in Telangana
to begin fighting for Telanagana independence and also increased the rise of socialism
in Telangana
. While studying in Nizam College
, he was inspired by the ideals of Gandhiji and entered the Anti-Nizam Movement as a student.
conference. He was elected as the District secretary of office of Andhra Mahasabha
at Boiwada in Karimnagar
and Baddam Yella Reddy
was elected as the District president. He fought against the Nizam and Razakars. On the call given by Baddam Yella Reddy in September 1947 many people joined the struggle. A Dalam or squad was formed under the leadership of Anabheri Prabhakar Rao. The members of the squads burnt the Records of Patels and Patwaris in about forty villages in January 1948. In a fight against the Police and Razakars, there was fearful exchange of fire on 14 March 1948 between the police and the communist squad in the hills and hillocks of Muhammadapur near Husnabad in Karimnagar district. About 12 people died fighting heroically against the Nizam forces including Anabheri Prabhakar Rao. The valiant commander of the Dalam Anabheri Prabhakar Rao and his comrades, who lost their lives, remain immortal in the history of Karimnagar district.
in front of Venketeshwara temple. It was erected on 12 January 1994 by then Chief Minister, Mr Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy.
Telangana
Telangana is a region in the present state of Andhra Pradesh, India and formerly was part of Hyderabad state which was ruled by Nizam. It is bordered with the states of Maharashtra on the north and north-west, Karnataka on the west, Chattisgarh on the north-east and Orissa to the east...
armed struggle martyr
Martyr
A martyr is somebody who suffers persecution and death for refusing to renounce, or accept, a belief or cause, usually religious.-Meaning:...
and is also considered a foremost authority of the Telugu language
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
. He was an Indian freedom fighter, considered to be one of the most influential revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement
Indian independence movement
The term Indian independence movement encompasses a wide area of political organisations, philosophies, and movements which had the common aim of ending first British East India Company rule, and then British imperial authority, in parts of South Asia...
. He was an intellectual, guerilla leader, diplomat, military theorist, and major figure of the Telangana
Telangana
Telangana is a region in the present state of Andhra Pradesh, India and formerly was part of Hyderabad state which was ruled by Nizam. It is bordered with the states of Maharashtra on the north and north-west, Karnataka on the west, Chattisgarh on the north-east and Orissa to the east...
Revolution. He sacrificed his life fighting for the people of Telangana
Telangana
Telangana is a region in the present state of Andhra Pradesh, India and formerly was part of Hyderabad state which was ruled by Nizam. It is bordered with the states of Maharashtra on the north and north-west, Karnataka on the west, Chattisgarh on the north-east and Orissa to the east...
against the Nizam
Nizam
Nizam-ul-Mulk of Hyderabad popularly known as Nizams of Hyderabad was a former monarchy of the Hyderabad State, now in the states of Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka , and Maharashtra in India...
and Razakars.
Early life
Anabheri Prabhakar Rao was born to the couple Venkateshwar Rao and Radhabai on 15 August 1910 in a Deshmukh family of YellapuYellapu
Yellapu is the name of a Hindu Caste from the Southern Indian state of Andhra pradesh. The Yellapu , can also be called Vellapulam or Vellapu . Yellapi is some other caste, which has similar name to that of Yellapu. Hence, members of this caste claimed themselves to be part of a Yellapu caste...
caste at Polampally village in Thimmapur Mandal in Karimnagar District. Born to a Hindu family which had earlier been involved in revolutionary activities against the Nizam Telangana
Telangana
Telangana is a region in the present state of Andhra Pradesh, India and formerly was part of Hyderabad state which was ruled by Nizam. It is bordered with the states of Maharashtra on the north and north-west, Karnataka on the west, Chattisgarh on the north-east and Orissa to the east...
in India, Anabheri, as a teenager, had studied revolutionary movements and was attracted to anarchism
Anarchism
Anarchism is generally defined as the political philosophy which holds the state to be undesirable, unnecessary, and harmful, or alternatively as opposing authority in the conduct of human relations...
and communism
Communism
Communism is a social, political and economic ideology that aims at the establishment of a classless, moneyless, revolutionary and stateless socialist society structured upon common ownership of the means of production...
. He became involved in numerous revolutionary organizations against Nizam
Nizam
Nizam-ul-Mulk of Hyderabad popularly known as Nizams of Hyderabad was a former monarchy of the Hyderabad State, now in the states of Andhra Pradesh , Karnataka , and Maharashtra in India...
. Anabheri gained support when he demanding equal rights for Telugu
Telugu people
The Telugu people or Telugu Prajalu are an ethnic group of India. They are the native speakers of the Telugu language, the most commonly spoken language in India after Hindi and Bengali...
speaking before Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
formed. His legacy prompted youth in Telangana
Telangana
Telangana is a region in the present state of Andhra Pradesh, India and formerly was part of Hyderabad state which was ruled by Nizam. It is bordered with the states of Maharashtra on the north and north-west, Karnataka on the west, Chattisgarh on the north-east and Orissa to the east...
to begin fighting for Telanagana independence and also increased the rise of socialism
Socialism
Socialism is an economic system characterized by social ownership of the means of production and cooperative management of the economy; or a political philosophy advocating such a system. "Social ownership" may refer to any one of, or a combination of, the following: cooperative enterprises,...
in Telangana
Telangana
Telangana is a region in the present state of Andhra Pradesh, India and formerly was part of Hyderabad state which was ruled by Nizam. It is bordered with the states of Maharashtra on the north and north-west, Karnataka on the west, Chattisgarh on the north-east and Orissa to the east...
. While studying in Nizam College
Nizam College
Nizam College was established in 1887 during the reign of Nawab Mir Mahaboob Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI, in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It is located at Basheerbagh.-History:...
, he was inspired by the ideals of Gandhiji and entered the Anti-Nizam Movement as a student.
Anti-Nizam Movement
Anabheri played an important role in organising the 4th Andhra MahasabhaAndhra Mahasabha
Andhra Mahasabha was a people's organisation in the erstwhile Hyderabad state of India. Started as a subsidiary of the Indian National Congress, it had later moved away from it permanently to join hands with the Communist Party of India.- History :...
conference. He was elected as the District secretary of office of Andhra Mahasabha
Andhra Mahasabha
Andhra Mahasabha was a people's organisation in the erstwhile Hyderabad state of India. Started as a subsidiary of the Indian National Congress, it had later moved away from it permanently to join hands with the Communist Party of India.- History :...
at Boiwada in Karimnagar
Karimnagar
As of 2011 India census Estimation, Karimnagar city had a population of 2,99,660. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49% has an average literacy rate of 86.75%, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 92.61%, and female literacy is 80.79%. In Karimnagar, 12% of...
and Baddam Yella Reddy
Baddam Yella Reddy
Baddam Yella Reddy was an Indian communist politician from Telengana. He was one of the prominent leaders in Telengana armed struggle against the Nizam regime.-Early activism:Yella Reddy became influenced by the socialist ideas of Jawaharlal Nehru...
was elected as the District president. He fought against the Nizam and Razakars. On the call given by Baddam Yella Reddy in September 1947 many people joined the struggle. A Dalam or squad was formed under the leadership of Anabheri Prabhakar Rao. The members of the squads burnt the Records of Patels and Patwaris in about forty villages in January 1948. In a fight against the Police and Razakars, there was fearful exchange of fire on 14 March 1948 between the police and the communist squad in the hills and hillocks of Muhammadapur near Husnabad in Karimnagar district. About 12 people died fighting heroically against the Nizam forces including Anabheri Prabhakar Rao. The valiant commander of the Dalam Anabheri Prabhakar Rao and his comrades, who lost their lives, remain immortal in the history of Karimnagar district.
After Death
All the names of these comrades, who died fighting can be noticed on the stupa erected in their memory near the hills of Muhammadapur. There is a statue of Anabheri Prabhakar Rao in KarimnagarKarimnagar
As of 2011 India census Estimation, Karimnagar city had a population of 2,99,660. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49% has an average literacy rate of 86.75%, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 92.61%, and female literacy is 80.79%. In Karimnagar, 12% of...
in front of Venketeshwara temple. It was erected on 12 January 1994 by then Chief Minister, Mr Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy.
See also
- KarimnagarKarimnagarAs of 2011 India census Estimation, Karimnagar city had a population of 2,99,660. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49% has an average literacy rate of 86.75%, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 92.61%, and female literacy is 80.79%. In Karimnagar, 12% of...
- TelanganaTelanganaTelangana is a region in the present state of Andhra Pradesh, India and formerly was part of Hyderabad state which was ruled by Nizam. It is bordered with the states of Maharashtra on the north and north-west, Karnataka on the west, Chattisgarh on the north-east and Orissa to the east...
- Sircilla
- Andhra MahasabhaAndhra MahasabhaAndhra Mahasabha was a people's organisation in the erstwhile Hyderabad state of India. Started as a subsidiary of the Indian National Congress, it had later moved away from it permanently to join hands with the Communist Party of India.- History :...