The Balaji Pichad (also known as Balu Pichad) was an Koli Indian independence activist from Maharashtra who challenged the British government in Konkan region and breakdown the government for several years. Balaji Pichad assembled a revolutionary army of Rebels and exploited the government in Konkan.
- Name: Balaji Pichad
- Birth place: Akole, Bombay Presidency, British Indian Empire
- Death place & date: 1890, Akole forest, Akole town, Bombay Presidency, British India
- Cause of death: Encountered
- Caste: Koli
- Subcaste: Mahadeo Koli
- Clan (Gotra): Pichad
- Active years: 1889 - 1890
- Movement: Indian independence movement
In Pune district, Balaji Pichad attacked British government treasuries because Sahukars were protected by government troops.
Balaji Pichad was frustrated by money lenders, Sahukars and rich people because of their exploitation against poor and Nomadic tribes.
In 1890, he encountered British troops in Pune town.
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