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#SavioursOfBharat(2)- Rani Abbakka Chowta of Ullal
Thread: There is no other greater shame today than Indians burying their long history of women being the earliest freedom fighters. Her name is Rani Abbakka Chowta- the name that sent shivers through the spines of the Portuguese
Thread: There is no other greater shame today than Indians burying their long history of women being the earliest freedom fighters. Her name is Rani Abbakka Chowta- the name that sent shivers through the spines of the Portuguese
in the 1500s who were watching Ullal like hawks.
Belonging to the great Chowta dynasty, she ruled over Ullal in coastal Karnataka. She's known affectionately to the Tulu people as “Abhaya Rani” (Fearless queen) for repeatedly crushing Portuguese attacks for a staggering 40 years
Belonging to the great Chowta dynasty, she ruled over Ullal in coastal Karnataka. She's known affectionately to the Tulu people as “Abhaya Rani” (Fearless queen) for repeatedly crushing Portuguese attacks for a staggering 40 years
Contrary to popular belief, much of southern India has had a long standing matrilineal tradition (Aliyasantana). That was also the case for the Chowtas. She was then fated with a marriage alliance with the King of Banga in Mangalore, Lakshmappa Arasa. This marriage, however, was
#SavioursOfBharat(1)- Rani Velu Nachiyar of Sivaganga
Thread: While we all know of the brave Rani Lakshmibai, most are mistaken and are quick to coin her as the first queen to revolt against the British. That honour goes to Rani Velu Nachiyar of Sivaganga, whose name is alien to
Thread: While we all know of the brave Rani Lakshmibai, most are mistaken and are quick to coin her as the first queen to revolt against the British. That honour goes to Rani Velu Nachiyar of Sivaganga, whose name is alien to
the average Indian.
Known affectionately to Tamils as “Veeramangai” (brave woman), she fought the British as early as 1780. She was not only the first queen to revolt, but also the first Indian ruler to emerge victorious against the British. Not just that, she also devised the
Known affectionately to Tamils as “Veeramangai” (brave woman), she fought the British as early as 1780. She was not only the first queen to revolt, but also the first Indian ruler to emerge victorious against the British. Not just that, she also devised the
earliest known suicide bombing in history! Begs the question as to why this is not being highlighted in bold in textbooks across India.
Born a royal herself in 1730, she was married off to the king of Sivaganga fully equipped with the knowledge of martial arts (silambatam and
Born a royal herself in 1730, she was married off to the king of Sivaganga fully equipped with the knowledge of martial arts (silambatam and
