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 : A great revolutionary hero and a true Indian patriot, Who brought shiver in the spine of
British colonial rulers. One of the greatest revolutionary fighters of Andhra Pradesh. He fought
for a cause, for social justice, for freedom, and for to liberate innocent tribals from bondage and
slavery. Who were looted by colonial rulers, morally materially and culturally. He made a great
revolt on behalf of  Tribal people ( Manyam is a tribal corridor extended from
Vijayanagaram to Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh)





 is filled with many hardships. Sudden demise of his
father led him to bear the yoke of the family on his shoulders. He lost his permanent settlement.
His mother brought him up with utmost care, with love and affection. Since his childhood he has
a strong will and determine mind. He loved his mother with great affection and honor.

 
: He did his primary education at Mogallu, kovvada, and at a Mission school in
Bhimavaram and in Taylor high school in Narsapur (Mogallu, Kovvada, Bhimavaram, Narsapur
all are villages and small towns of west Godavari District, A P, South India). He did his high
school studies and college education at a Mission high school in Visakapatnam (Visakapatnam
or Vizagpatnam is a sea port city of Andhra Pradesh South India)




 India is once a nation of abundant wealth. The thence Britisher's
set their foot as traders. This nation of shop keepers, with their treachery and with divide and rule
policy, they got control over entire nation. In the name of East India Company and further direct
control of Britain. They looted the wealth of the nation and made the people as dependents and
slaves. Ruled even cruelly in some parts of the nation. Because of this nature of the colonial
rulers, Sitarama Raju rebelled against the colonial rulers since his childhood. His father Venkata
Rama Raju as a true patriot filled Rama Raju with patriotism in his blood, Flesh and in Veins.

In 1905 "Lord Curzon" bifurcated Bengal into East and West Bengal provinces. People
come to streets and agitated against British for reunification (This movement is called
"Vandemataram Movement") This movement made an impact on the life of Alluri Sita Rama
raju. In 1916 in the month of April Alluri travelled the nation on foot. He visited "Calcutta" (The
present Kolkota) Via Narsipatnam, Vijayanagaram. He met several Congress leaders and great
stalwarts like "Surendranath Benarjee", "Motilal Nehru" ( Father of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,
First Prime Minister of India) "Chittaranjan Das", Pandit Madhan Mohan Malaveya" ( Founder
of Benres Hindu University). He made acquainted with them. He participated in "Lucknow
Congress conference ". Then he moved to "Baroda", "Ujjain", "Amritsar", "Badhrinadh",
"Nepal", "Brahmakapala", "Kaasi", "Gangothri" (Birth place of holy river Ganges), "Prayaga (In
Ancient period in this city in seventh century A.D Emperor "Harshavardhana" conducted
Buddhist religious conference and give away all his wealth in charity). Rama Raju visited all
these areas on foot. His Thousand Kilometers long tour, his direct contact with people made him
understand the miseries, Plights and woes of the people. The revolutions that took place in
Bengal, Punjab and Maharastra made a deep impact on him. He become completely a changed
man and ultimately turned to be a great revolutionary, to rebel against the mighty colonial rulers

 


: British colonial rulers take away the rights and privileges of innocent
tribals, Who are leading an ideal and innocent life. A life which is very close to nature. They
made tribals their slaves, they treat them as mere animals, and ruled them in harsh, Brutal
manner. They are against the forest collection of Tribals (forest collection is the means and
source of livelihood of the tribals). They obstructed traditional "podu" (shift culture or zoom
agriculture). They impose various taxes on forest products. They imposed "Abcari" (tax on toddy
and arrack). Cattle grazing tax, they implemented civil and criminal laws in place of existed of
customary laws in tribal areas. Regulation of zamindari act ( Zamindar means a land lord, holds
of thousands of acres under his control, the formers have no rights on land, though he is the tiller
of the land). He collects high revenue and pays fixed taxes directly to the colonial rulers

Muthadari rule, a large number of immigration of the people from plain lands, cruel,
barbarous and savage rule of bureaucrat's suppression, slavery, bonded labor, more over the
uncivilized rule of "Bastian". Thence Tahsilder (Revenue collector and administrator of the area)
all these corrupted things added fuel to the fire and made compel sitarama raju to revolt against
British rulers.



 : Alluri sita rama raju started his revolution against the British on Aug 22nd
1922 by attacking the police station at broad day light. On that day he send a warn message in
advance. He warns as "We attack you, protect your self if you can" Brave us if you have gall" as
he said, he attacked the police station at "Chintapalli" (An agency police station at present in East
Godavari District-A P, India) and decamped with a huge cache of weapons. He decamped with
11 rifles, 1,390 Bullets, 5 Swords, 14 Bonnets and reported it in detailed in the station dairy, by
signing his signature in English. With redeemed strength and vigor Rama Raju and his men
attacked Krishna Dev Pet police station (An agency police station on the bank of River Godavari
). On 23rd and on 24th Aug they attacked Rajavommangi police station (An agency police
station in East Godavari District A.P) decamped with heavy ammunition. It is a used practise of
Rama Raju to deliver the message prior to attacks in advance through chilly powder post (A
letter of warning along with capsicum bearing hot pepper powder). This is a notable point and a
thing to remember in the history of Manyam revolution.

With the same tactics and methods he attacked Narsipatnam police station in
visakapatnam district, Addateegala, Rampachodavaram, Prattipadu in East Godavari Districts.
He backed up nearly 200 villages and attacked the Britishers. Many patriotic heroes, directly or
indirectly helped in this arms struggle. With 303 rifles, Country made rifles and with bows &
arrows. He rebelled against the mighty British to make them down and out.

The revolt caused panic to the colonial rulers in Manyam area by all means by hook or
by crook the British wanted to suppress the revolution. Inspector General, Dy. Inspector General,
Agency Commissioner and other important police personal were immediately summoned and
rest with their Army. Malabar Spl police team, Assam Rifles, Ballari Rifles, Coromandal Rifles,
East coast Rifles, Koraput Reserve Police, Local Police altogether 2000 men of force press to
service. They summoned and rushed to bring the situation under control. In this great revolt
patriotic heroes such as "Aggiraju", (Man of fire), "Malludora" ( Wrestler hero), "Gantam dora",
"Veerayya" (brave warrior) fought heroically against the mighty British Army. Though they
deployed thousands of Military Forces, however the Britishers failed to bring the revolt under
control. Their Army forces failed before the patriotism and dedication of Sri Alluri Sita Rama
Raju and his men



p : In spite of suppressive methods taken by colonial rulers

revolution spread like wild fire. To bring the revolution under control the British charged Rs
10,000 on the head of Alluri Sita Rama Raju. No one betrayed Alluri. The cash prize made no
impact on the morality of the tribals, they further tightened the protection of Alluri Sita Rama
Raju with re vigor strength they revolt against the imperial forces

The British though with their mighty Military strength failed to suppress the revolt. In
desperation they changed their tactics. They wanted to catch hold Alluri Sita Rama Raju through
treachery. They hatch a cynical plan, They burnt the entire "Gudems" (Residential areas of
tribals) of tribals. They beaten the Old and Children, Women molested. They killed the young
mercilessly. With these cruelties almost all they bring down the hell to the earth

In these circumstances Rama Raju shattered. He was in broken heart. He worried a lot. He
wept bitterly. He moved by the plights and the great sacrifices of the people. Their patriotic
fervor made him moved. He wanted to end the atrocities of colonial rulers. To save the lives of
innocents, women, children, young and old. To end the barbarous and heinous crimes of colonial
rulers. He changed his heart. He wanted to give in and to yield to the British in order to save the
innocents. In 1924 on may 7th early at dawn, When the Sun is about to rise, He finally
surrendered to the British on the banks of a river let at "Koyyuru village". Major "Gudal" set
aside the diplomatic courtesy made him tied to a tree and shot at in a Brutal Manner. Rama Raju
laid down his life heroically and become a martyr. For every bullet when he was shot at he
praised the land by giving slogans with full throat voice "VANDEMATARAM" ( I bow my head
on the lotus feat of my holy mother land- "O my motherland you fed me with your spilling milk
from your breast, O motherland I owe to you"). He was set like an evening setting Sun. But he
had risen and stay permanently in the hearts of Millions of Indians.

The measures and methods played the British to suppress the revolt are very heinous,
barbarous, uncivilized atrocities on Manyam people is an added leaf in the history of lamentable
catalogue of human crime, never surpassed even in the dark age. The atrocities committed by the
British are an indelible blot to them that carries to generations who boasts of democracy and
human rights.

We salute Alluri for your great "Heroic Deeds", your patriotism, your dedication, long
remember you we forever. "Long live Alluri Sita Rama Raju".