Recently Birth anniversary of Rani chennamma was celebrated on 23d October.
Rani Chennamma (1778 - 1829)
- She was married to Raja Mallasarja of Kittur (or Kitturu)
- After death of her husband & only son she adopted Shivalingappa.
- However, the British rejected him as the legitimate heir to Kittur, leading to the Kittur Revolt in 1824.
- About Kittur revolt:
- 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.
Values: courage, leadership, etc.
