Sagarmal Gopa
Sagarmal Gopa (3 November 1900 – 4 April 1946) was a freedom fighter and patriot from Rajasthan, India. He took active part in the non-cooperation movement in 1921. He opposed anti-people policies of then rulers of Jaisalmer. He was expelled from Jaisalmer and Hyderabad. Even in exile he continued to work for freedom movement. After his father's death, on his return to Jaisalmer he was arrested on 25 May 1941. He was tortured in prison for years. He was burnt to death in the prison on 4 April 1946.[1]
Sagarmal Gopa on a 1986 stamp of India
The Government of India issued a postage stamp in 1986 in honour of Sagarmal Gopa. A branch of Indira Gandhi Canal is named after him.
References
- K. S. Saxena (1971). The Political Movements and Awakening in Rajasthan: 1857 to 1947. S. Chand.
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