Q. Who led the 1879 armed revolt for an Indian republic in Maharashtra?
Answer: Vasudeo Balwant Phadke
Notes: In 1879, Vasudev Balwant Phadke launched a significant armed revolt against British rule in Maharashtra, India. Motivated by famine-induced devastation and harsh colonial policies, he formed a revolutionary group, the Ramosi Peasant Force, to overthrow the British through guerrilla warfare, including attacking moneylenders and raiding properties for funds.