Opposition To British Rule In Karnataka And Wodeyars Of Mysore

1799

Tippu Sultan died in 1799 during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War while defending Srirangapatna fort against the British. His death marked the end of Mysore's resistance under the Wodeyar-Hyder Ali-Tippu Sultan period. The year 1798 was when Lord Wellesley became Governor General, 1800 was when Dondiya Wagh's rebellion occurred, and 1801 was after Tippu's death.

Dondiya Wagh

Dondiya was called 'Wagh' (meaning tiger in Marathi) due to his bravery. He was born in a Maratha family of Chennagiri and served in Hyder Ali's army. After Tippu's death, he organized rebellions against the British in 1800. Sangolli Rayanna was brave but not called 'Wagh'. Venkatappa Nayaka and Puttabasappa were other freedom fighters but didn't have this title.

Shivalingappa

Rani Chennamma adopted a boy named Shivalingappa after the death of her step-son Shivalinga Rudra Sarja and ruled as queen regent. The British opposed this adoption under their policy that later became the Doctrine of Lapse. Shivalinga Rudra Sarja was her step-son who died, Mallasarja was her husband, and Rayanna was her brave soldier.

Sangolli

Sangolli Rayanna belonged to Sangolli village, which is why he is called 'Sangolli Rayanna'. He was a brave soldier who fought for Kittur's independence under Rani Chennamma. Kittur was the kingdom he fought for, Bylahongala was where Rani Chennamma was imprisoned, and Nandagadh was where he was hanged to death.