Banke Chamar (27 July 1820 – 18 December 1857) was an Indian revolutionary, who took part in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
[1][2] His efforts in Jaunpur Janpad underscored the grassroots nature of the resistance movement.
[3][4] Banke was born in Kuarpur village, Machhali Shahar, Jaunpur Janpad, Uttar Pradesh into a Chamar family.
[2] The British had placed a bounty of ₹50,000 on his head, leading to his capture and execution by hanging on 18 December 1857.
[5][6][7][8] This Indian biographical article is a stub.