Correct option is B
(b) A tribal leader of Andhra
Explanation:
Alluri Sitarama Raju was a revolutionary freedom fighter and tribal leader from Andhra Pradesh. He led the Rampa Rebellion (1922–1924) against British colonial rule, fighting for the rights of tribal people. He inspired the tribal communities to resist British exploitation and forest laws that restricted their traditional livelihoods.
Key Points:
- Born in 1897 in present-day Andhra Pradesh.
- Led the Rampa Rebellion against the British.
- Used guerrilla warfare tactics against colonial rule.
- Executed by the British in 1924.
- Honored as a national hero and freedom fighter.
Additional Information:
- Also known as "Manyam Veerudu" (Hero of the Forests).
- Statue erected in Andhra Pradesh in his honor.
- Indian government issued a postal stamp in his memory.