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- Military commander Sangolli Rayana (15 August 1798 – 26 January 1831) was an Indian military leader. Born in Sangolli, Belagavi district, he served as a senior commander in the military of Kittur ruled by Kittur Chennamma, the kingdom - like many others - called by the British as a princely state, during the early 19th century.
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Sangolli Rayana (15 August 1798 – 26 January 1831) was an Indian military leader. Born in Sangolli, Belagavi district, he served as a senior commander in the military of Kittur ruled by Kittur Chennamma, the kingdom - like many others - called by the British as a princely state, during the early 19th century.
- Early Life of Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna
- Heroic Fight with The British East India Company
- A Hero Who Still Resides in The Heart of Many
Rayanna was born on 15th of August 1798 in a village called Sangolli in the district of Ganeshawadi and Bailuhongala. Thus he got the name Sangolli as it was usual to have one’s native place’s name prefixed to their name. He was a warrior of the Kuruba Tribe and later he became the chief of the army of Kittur Rani Chennamma who played a prominent r...
Sangolli Rayanna initially started his fight with the British for his queen Kittur Chennamma who wanted her adopted son Shivalingappa on the throne, since the king of Kittur had passed away and it was ruled by the King’s widow with no heir. However the British wanted to annex the kingdom following their infamous rule “Doctrine of Lapse” according t...
Sangolli Rayannabecame a martyr and inspiration to the next generation. He was respected for his undying love for his kingdom and his faithfulness to his queen. His valiance and determination have created such an impact that to this day women in the village follow a custom where they tie cradles to the banyan tree planted by his friend and wish for...
Feb 14, 2024 · Sangolli Rayanna, the leader of the peasant army, who fought against not only the British but also feudal landlords was hanged by the British after being betrayed by the henchmen of...
Sep 2, 2020 · Sangolli Rayanna was a 19th century revolutionary who epitomised the phrase ‘do or die’ as he tried to wrest back the Kingdom of Kittur for his deposed queen. But why do pregnant women pray at his tomb? Catch the dramatic story of this Kannada action hero.
Aug 14, 2024 · The village is known by its bravest son, Sangolli Rayanna, a revolutionary who commanded the army of the princely state of Kittur and rebelled against the British. Until a couple of years ago,...
Aug 9, 2022 · The Gee Gee songs (ballads) in north Karnataka explain that Rani Chennamma who defeated the British in first war and then captured had full faith in her commander-in-chief Sangolli Rayanna of overthrowing the hegemony of East India Company. Rani Chennamma died after coming to know about the capturing of Sangolli Rayanna by the British.
Jan 24, 2017 · Sangolli Rayanna, born on August 15, 1798, was a trusted lieutenant in Kittur Rani Chennamma’s army. He was captured by the British army and later hanged from a banyan tree outside...
