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Maveeran Alagumuthu Kone
Maveeran Alagumuthu Kone | |
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 Alagumuthu Kone statue at Egmore | |
| Born | 11 July 1710 |
| Died | 18 July 1759 (aged 49) Nadukaatur, Arcot |
| Nationality | Tamil |
| Known for | Resistance to the British East India Company |
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]
- ↑ "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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