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Rebellion in Coorg

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Kodagu also called as Coorg in the recent days, in 1790, by a treaty the British had granted independence to Coorg.

Kodagu also called as Coorg in the recent days, in 1790, by a treaty the British had granted independence to Coorg. But in 1837 there was as uprising in Coorg and Canara. During the rule of Chikkaveeraja the relation between the English and Kodagu strained. Chikkaveeraja was a young man with hot temper. There were rumors that the king with the assistance of one Kunta Basappa who was also an advisor to the king, had murdered many members of the royal family. A complaint of this went to the British Governor General. The king gave escaping and insulting replies to the questions from British Authorities. He also attempted to assert complete independence from British control. Lord William Bentink, the British Governor General without ascertaining the fairness of the allegations ordered an invasion of Kodagu with a view to put an end to the miss rule of the king. After a short war Chikkaveeraraja surrendered. He was exiled to Banaras with a good pension. Coorg was annexed by the company.
The annexation of Coorg was opposed by the people, though they were assured of civil and religious liberty by the British. Soon efforts were made to expel the British. The movement was led by three leaders namely Aparampara swamy, Kalyana sway and Puttabasappa in succession. Aparampara swamy called himself the prince of Coorg and led a revolt in 1835. But he was arrested. Kalyana swamy also calling himself a member of the royal family continued the rebellion. He was also captured and beheaded by the British in 1835. Then Puttabasappa appeared on the scene calling himself Kalyanaswamy and raised the banner of revolt. The revolt soon becomes strong and popular. It spread to territories below the Ghats to places like Bellare, Amar Sullya, Kasaragod, Puttur, Bantwala and Mangalore. The rebels gained complete success in bellare, Puttur, Kasaragod and Sullya. They also made their way to Mangalore. The treasury of Bellare and Bantwal was captured. Loot and arson found everywhere. The Europeans had to evacuate Mangalore. The British brought reinforcements from Bombay, Dharwad and Cannanore and recaptured Mangalore. They caught hold of Puttabasappa and hanged him at Mangalore. The rebel forces were dispersed; ring leaders were captured and put to death. The British gained upper hand and restored peace in the area by may 1837.
In 1841 one Narasing Dathathreya Petker a Brahmin, serving the Nayaka of Surapura led the next revolt. He raised an army of a thousand and captured Badami fort in 1841. He hoisted the flag of the king of Satara and started ruling. But soon insurgents were defeated, Narasappa and his followers were taken captive and Badami was taken aback by the British forces of Belgaum and Sharwad.
In 1852 in Bidar District there appeared another revolt against the British and the Nizam. It was led by Lingappa. It was also putdown by the British.

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<h1>Rebellion in Coorg</h1> Author: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/profile_Rak Gan.aspx'>Rak Gan</a> Kodagu also called as Coorg in the recent days, in 1790, by a treaty the British had granted independence to Coorg. But in 1837 there was as uprising in Coorg and Canara. During the rule of Chikkaveeraja the relation between the English and Kodagu strained. Chikkaveeraja was a young man with hot temper. There were rumors that the king with the assistance of one Kunta Basappa who was also an advisor to the king, had murdered many members of the royal family. A complaint of this went to the British Governor General. The king gave escaping and insulting replies to the questions from British Authorities. He also attempted to assert complete independence from British control. Lord William Bentink, the British Governor General without ascertaining the fairness of the allegations ordered an invasion of Kodagu with a view to put an end to the miss rule of the king. After a short war Chikkaveeraraja surrendered. He was exiled to Banaras with a good pension. Coorg was annexed by the company.
The annexation of Coorg was opposed by the people, though they were assured of civil and religious liberty by the British. Soon efforts were made to expel the British. The movement was led by three leaders namely Aparampara swamy, Kalyana sway and Puttabasappa in succession. Aparampara swamy called himself the prince of Coorg and led a revolt in 1835. But he was arrested. Kalyana swamy also calling himself a member of the royal family continued the rebellion. He was also captured and beheaded by the British in 1835. Then Puttabasappa appeared on the scene calling himself Kalyanaswamy and raised the banner of revolt. The revolt soon becomes strong and popular. It spread to territories below the Ghats to places like Bellare, Amar Sullya, Kasaragod, Puttur, Bantwala and Mangalore. The rebels gained complete success in bellare, Puttur, Kasaragod and Sullya. They also made their way to Mangalore. The treasury of Bellare and Bantwal was captured. Loot and arson found everywhere. The Europeans had to evacuate Mangalore. The British brought reinforcements from Bombay, Dharwad and Cannanore and recaptured Mangalore. They caught hold of Puttabasappa and hanged him at Mangalore. The rebel forces were dispersed; ring leaders were captured and put to death. The British gained upper hand and restored peace in the area by may 1837.
In 1841 one Narasing Dathathreya Petker a Brahmin, serving the Nayaka of Surapura led the next revolt. He raised an army of a thousand and captured Badami fort in 1841. He hoisted the flag of the king of Satara and started ruling. But soon insurgents were defeated, Narasappa and his followers were taken captive and Badami was taken aback by the British forces of Belgaum and Sharwad.
In 1852 in Bidar District there appeared another revolt against the British and the Nizam. It was led by Lingappa. It was also putdown by the British.
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