The Rebellion of Kittur Rani Chennamma remains a significant chapter in India’s struggle for freedom. Her unwavering leadership and resilience serve as a reminder that even in the face of daunting challenges, courage can prevail. Two centuries before Independence, Rani Chennamma of Kittur led her soldiers to victory against the British, only to be imprisoned after betrayal, her defiance still shaping Karnataka’s... Kittur Chennamma was born on the 14th of November 1778 in a small village called Kakati, located in the present-day district of Belagavi in Karnataka, India. Chennamma was born into the Lingayat community. From a very young age, she was trained in sword fighting, archery and horse riding as a part of family tradition. At the young age of 15, Kittur Chennamma was married to a member of the Desai family named Raja Mallasarja. Also known as Kittur Rani Chennamma , the Rani (queen) of Kittur , she ... The Kittur Rani Chennamma Utsav, a three-day festival honoring her bravery, began on October 23 in Kittur, Karnataka. Chennamma led an armed revolt against the British in 1824, becoming a symbol of resistance and feminism in Karnataka's history.
