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| birth_date = 11 July 1710 | | birth_date = 11 July 1710 | ||
| birth_place = Kattalankulam, | | birth_place = [[Kattalankulam]], [[Madurai Nayak dynasty]] | ||
| death_date = | | death_date = 18 July 1759 (aged 49) | ||
| death_place = Nadukaatur, | | death_place = Nadukaatur, [[Carnatic Sultanate |Arcot]] | ||
| nationality = Tamil | | nationality = Tamil | ||
| other_names = | | other_names = | ||
| occupation = | | occupation = | ||
| years_active = | | years_active = | ||
| known_for = Resistance to the [[East India Company|British East India Company]] | | known_for = Resistance to the [[East India Company|British East India Company]] | ||
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}} | |religion=[[Hinduism]]|father=King Angamuthu Kone|mother=Queen Azhagumuthammal|predecessor=King Angamuthu Kone|death cause=[[Execution by cannon]]}} | ||
'''Maveeran Alagumuthu Kone''' | '''Maveeran Alagumuthu Kone''' (11 July 1710 – 19 July 1759), from Kattalankulam in [[Thoothukudi District]], was an Indian polygar who revolted against the [[East India Company|British presence]]. In [[Tamil Nadu]] he waged a war against the [[Presidency armies]] from 1750 - 1759.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.google.com/books/edition/Thamizh_Is_Not_Just_A_Language/XJ8rDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=alagumuthu+kone&pg=PA113&printsec=frontcover |title= The Valour |page= 113 |date= 2017|publisher= Educreation Publishing }}</ref> Born into a [[Konar (caste)|servar]] family, he became a military leader in the town of [[Ettayapuram]] and ruler of Kattalangulam, As military commander of Ettayapuram army Alagamuthu kone is known for re-capturing guns from Maruthu Pandiyar.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.google.com/books/edition/Madras_District_Gazetteers_pt_1_2_Thooth/OyrTY8iVJSAC?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=alagumuthu+servai&dq=alagumuthu+servai&printsec=frontcover |title= Thoothukudi District|page= 137 |date= October 31, 2019|publisher= University of California, Berkeley }}</ref> Alagamuthu was defeated in battle against the British and [[Maruthanayagam]]'s forces and was executed in 1759.<ref name=indiatimes/> | ||
In his memory, the government of Tamil Nadu conducts a [[Puja (Hinduism)|Pooja]] ceremony every year on 11 July. A documentary film based on his life was released in 2012.<ref name=thehindu/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/P-Chidambaram-releases-documentary-film-on-Alagumuthu-Kone/articleshow/17737324.cms|title=P Chidambaram releases documentary film on Alagumuthu Kone {{!}} Madurai News – Times of India|date=24 December 2012|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en|access-date=11 April 2020}}</ref> | In his memory, the government of Tamil Nadu conducts a [[Puja (Hinduism)|Pooja]] ceremony every year on 11 July. A documentary film based on his life was released in 2012.<ref name=thehindu/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/P-Chidambaram-releases-documentary-film-on-Alagumuthu-Kone/articleshow/17737324.cms|title=P Chidambaram releases documentary film on Alagumuthu Kone {{!}} Madurai News – Times of India|date=24 December 2012|website=[[The Times of India]]|language=en|access-date=11 April 2020}}</ref> | ||
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Maveeran Alagumuthu Kone | |
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 Alagumuthu Kone statue at Egmore | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Born | 11 July 1710 |
| Died | 18 July 1759 (aged 49) Nadukaatur, Arcot |
| Cause of death | Execution by cannon |
| Nationality | Tamil |
| Known for | Resistance to the British East India Company |
| Predecessor | King Angamuthu Kone |
| Parents |
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Maveeran Alagumuthu Kone (11 July 1710 – 19 July 1759), from Kattalankulam in Thoothukudi District, was an Indian polygar who revolted against the British presence. In Tamil Nadu he waged a war against the Presidency armies from 1750 - 1759.[1] Born into a servar family, he became a military leader in the town of Ettayapuram and ruler of Kattalangulam, As military commander of Ettayapuram army Alagamuthu kone is known for re-capturing guns from Maruthu Pandiyar.[2] Alagamuthu was defeated in battle against the British and Maruthanayagam's forces and was executed in 1759.[3]
In his memory, the government of Tamil Nadu conducts a Pooja ceremony every year on 11 July. A documentary film based on his life was released in 2012.[4][5]
As a tribute to Kone, the Government of India released a Postage Stamp featuring him on 26 December 2015.[4][6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "The Valour". Educreation Publishing. 2017. p. 113.
- ↑ "Thoothukudi District". University of California, Berkeley. 31 October 2019. p. 137.
- ↑ Sivarajah, Padmini (10 July 2015). "Section 144 to be imposed in Tuticorin district on freedom fighter's memorial day | Madurai News – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Tributes paid to Alagumuthu Kone". The Hindu. 12 July 2015. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ↑ "P Chidambaram releases documentary film on Alagumuthu Kone | Madurai News – Times of India". The Times of India. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- ↑ "Union Minister releases stamp to commemorate freedom fighter Veeran Alagumuthu Kone | Madurai News – The Hindu". The Hindu. 27 December 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
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