Veerapandiya Kattabomman

Indian ruler and freedom fighter

Veerapandiya Kattabomman - Indian ruler and freedom fighter
Born

January 3rd, 1760
265 years ago

Died

October 16th, 1799
226 years ago — 39 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

India

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An 18th-century ruler, led a rebellion against British rule in Tamil Nadu. Governed the Panchalankurichi fort and established a strong administrative structure. Engaged in military conflicts with British forces, refusing to accept their authority and taxation policies. Captured and executed by the British in 1799, became a symbol of resistance against colonialism in South India.

Led the Kattabomman rebellion against British

Governed Panchalankurichi fort

Executed by British forces in 1799

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