On the 200th anniversary, a commemorative postage stamp was released to celebrate Rani Channamma’s glorious victory on 23rd October, 1824 against the British rule.
- She was born in in present-day Belagavi district in Karnataka.
About Rani Chennamma (1778 -1829)
- She was the Queen of Kittur.
- After death of her husband & only son she adopted Shivalingappa with aim of making him heir to throne of Kittur.
- However, British refused to recognize Shivalingappa under the ‘doctrine of lapse’ and subsequently led to the Revolt.
About Kittur Revolt (1824)
- It is regarded as the first Indian armed rebellion against British EIC. Also, one of the earliest woman-led anti-colonial struggles.
- Though British lost 1st battle in 1824, Rani Chennamma was later captured & imprisoned, till her death in 1829.
