Tantya Mama: The 'Robin Hood of India' Who Still Receives Train Salutes

• Tantya Mama Bhil, born in 1840, was a tribal leader who fought against British oppression in the Malwa and Nimar regions.
• Known as the 'Robin Hood of India', he robbed the British and distributed the wealth among the poor, earning him immense respect.
• Skilled in archery and guerrilla warfare, Tantya Mama challenged the British for 15 years (1878-1889), becoming a major rebel.
• He was betrayed and arrested in 1888-89, sentenced to death, and hanged on December 4, 1889.
• His body was secretly disposed of near Patalpani Railway Station, where trains reportedly still stop and salute his memorial.

Why It Matters: Tantya Mama, a tribal freedom fighter, remains a revered figure for his fight against British injustice.