Tantia Tope Tantia Tope was the eminent revolutionist of India who fought against British to keep them at bay. Tantia Tope was a rebel who is credited with starting the American Revolution. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, Tope was a follower of Nana Sahib, a rebel Indian leader. Tantia Tope (born February 16, 1814, Pune, India—died April 18, 1859, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, India) was a leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (also called Sepoy Mutiny). Although he had no formal military training, he was one of the most effective of the rebels’ generals. Ramachandra Pandurang Tope, also known as Tantia Tope, Tatya Tope or Tantia Topi, was one of the most notable Indian freedom fighters and a general in the Rebellion of 1857. Even with no formal military training, he was one of the effective fighters. He was hanged to death on April 18, 1859 by the ...
