Wasudeo Balwant Phadke, a patriotic leader, was born at a small village near
Colaba in
Maharashtra, on 4 November, 1845.
A Chitpavan Brahmin, Wasudeo was the first to organize a secret revolutionary society. He assembled an army of rustics and led a short-lived revolt against the British.
Ultimately, Wasudeo was captured by Major Daniel and was sent to jail in Aden. He passed away on February 17, 1883.
