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Belawadi Mallamma
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Belawadi Mallamma | |
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| Born | Sodhe, Karnataka |
| Spouse(s) | Raja Ishaprabhu |
Belawadi Mallamma (ಬೆಳವಡಿ ಮಲ್ಲಮ್ಮ) was a queen of Belawadi kingdom (samshtana). She is also credited with being the first queen in history who built and trained a women's army in the 17th century. She fought war against Shivaji Maharaj defending her kingdom.[1][2]
Biography[edit]
She was the daughter of Sodhe King Madhulinga Nayaka and later became wife of Belawadi King Ishaprabhu.[3]
Conflict with Shivaji Maharaj[edit]
As mentioned in The book Turukari panchamara itihasa written by Shiva basava shastri of Brahanmatha (heritage site of Belavadi Sansthana). History of Belawadi Sansthana starts from 1511 with king Chandrashekhara raja and it mentions about war between Shivaji and Mallamma. Ishaprabhu died in the battlefield later Mallamma fought with Shivaji and she defeated the Shivaji.[4] As result of battle hero stone is installed in their Samshtana. The book Turukari panchamara itihasa was published first time in 1929.[verification needed]
Marathi works jede shakavari , Chitragupta bakhar , 91 Kalami bakhar mentioned about battle between Shivaji and Mallamma.[citation needed] Shiva vamsha sudharnava is Sanskrit book written by mallamma's teacher Shankara bhattaru . The book says Shivaji was defeated by Belawadi Mallamma . Tarabai second daughter-in-law of Shivaji gave first prize for this book and mentioning that the book contains exact subject of Shivaji and Mallamma. Second prize for Balasaheb bhaves Shivaji charitra and third prize for the book written by Shesho Shinivas Muthalika.[verification needed] Scholar Shesho Srinivas Muthalik recorded the life in the palace of Madhulinga Nayaka in 1704-5 A.D. in the Marathi language.[5][citation needed]
In Jadunath Sarkar's biography of Shivaji in Marathi language, he mentioned Mallamma as Savitribai and 27 days war held between Shivaji and Mallamma.[6]
A contemporary British work says He Shivaji is At present besieging a fort where.. he has suffered more disgrace than even he did from all power of the moghul of the deccan (Bijapuri) and he who hath conquered so many kingdoms is not able to reduce this woman Desai [Factory records,Surat,107].[7]
Yadavada stone is a symbol about compromise between Shivaji and Mallamma.[dubious ][citation needed]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Ensure Belwadi Mallamma of Belgaum district gets her place in international history". The Lingayt. Chennai, India. 26 October 2008. Archived from the original on 30 October 2008. Retrieved 17 November 2008.
- ↑ "Women of prominence in Karnataka". Archived from the original on 8 January 2014. Retrieved 17 November 2008.
- ↑ "About Queen MALLAMA of Belawadi, Karnataka". www.esamskriti.com. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- ↑ He is at present beseiging a fort where, by relatron of their owne people come from him, he has suffered more disgrace than ever he did from all power of the Mogull or Decans, and he who hath conquered soe many kingdomes is not able to reduce this woman Desy; (Factory Records 1659-1682, p.586)
- ↑ "Kamat's Potpourri: Education of Belavadi Mallamma". www.kamat.com. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
- ↑ "Rare Books Society of India".
- ↑ "Z-Library single sign on".
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