KITTUR RANI CHENNAMMA Belagavi has played very important role in Freedom struggle and has been home to several Freedom fighters. Among all Kittur Rani Chennamma has played a vital role for bringing freedom in Belagavi. HISTORY OF THE NOTABLE FREEDOM FIGHTER KITTUR RANI CHENNAMMA Who was Kittur Rani Chennamma ? Kittur Rani Chennamma was born on 14th of November,1778, into the Lingayat community in Kakati, a small village in the Belagavi district. She is presently known as the Rani (queen) of ... The Kittur Rani Chennamma Utsav is a three-day festival held in Kittur , Karnataka, to honor the bravery of Rani Chennamma . The festival began on October 23, marking her historical significance as an enduring symbol of courage and feminist empowerment. Rani Chennamma of Kittur is honoured for her valiant efforts at repulsing the offensives launched by the East India Company. Her victory over the British forces in 1824 marks the first triumph of armed rebellion in modern India. Kittur Chennamma was born on the 14th of November 1778 in a small village called Kakati, located in the present-day district of Belagavi in Karnataka, India. Chennamma was born into the Lingayat community. From a very young age, she was trained in sword fighting, archery and horse riding as a part of family tradition. At the young age of 15, Kittur Chennamma was married to a member of the Desai family named Raja Mallasarja. Also known as Kittur Rani Chennamma , the Rani (queen) of Kittur , she ...
