Tag: women freedom fighters

During the pre-Gandhi freedom struggle, among Rani Chennamma, Keladi Chennamma, stands Rani Abbakkadevi. She belonged to Chowta dynasty that ruled Ullala. Her uncle Thirumalaraya trained her in warfare and brought to power as the queen of Ullala. Abbakka was married to Lakshmappa Arusu of Bhanga region of Mangaluru. As her marriage did not last for long, she returned to Ullala. She rejected the demands of Portuguese for taxes. They declared war on her in 1555. Abbakka won this battle. Again,in 1568, the viceroy of Portuguese Antonio Noronha entered Ullal. Abbakadevi escaped and attacked the Portuguese with a band of 200 soldiers.

Yashodharamma was born in Bengaluru on May 28, 1905.Her father was Ramaiah and mother Revamma. Her father was a social reformist oriented person. After finishing her primary studies at Bengaluru, she finished intermediate in Madras at Queen Marys college. On returning from Madras, she was married to Dasappa, the third son of Rao Saheb Chennaiah, in 1926. Both Yashodharamma and Dasappa were social workers. On being influenced by Gandhiji, they became the members of Indian National Congress. The couple stayed at Wadra Seva Grama for few years and returned. They participated in the freedom struggle of Mysuru princely state.They witnessed the inclusion of Mysuru state into Indian federation. 

Kamaladevi Chattopadhyaya was born in a rich family on April 3, 1903. Her father was Dhareshwara Anantharaya and mother was Girijabai. Her father was higher officer in the colonial government. She was educated in catholic convent and St.Marys school. She got married at the age of 14 and widowed early.

Kamaladevi Chattopadhyaya was born in a rich family on April 3, 1903. Her father was Dhareshwara Anantharaya and mother was Girijabai. Her father was higher officer in the colonial government. She was educated in catholic convent and St.Marys school. She got married at the age of 14 and widowed early. She was influenced by Gandhiji and Sarojini Naidu and took part in the National Non Co operation movement.

Yashodharamma was born in Bengaluru on May 28, 1905. Her father was Ramaiah and mother Revamma. Her father was a social reformist oriented person. After finishing her primary studies at Bengaluru, she finished intermediate in Madras at Queen Marys college.

Yashodharamma was born in Bengaluru on May 28, 1905. Her father was Ramaiah and mother Revamma. Her father was a social reformist oriented person. After finishing her primary studies at Bengaluru, she finished intermediate in Madras at Queen Marys college. On returning from Madras, she was married to Dasappa, the third son of Rao Saheb Chennaiah, in 1926. Both Yashodharamma and Dasappa were social workers. On being influenced by Gandhiji, they became the members of Indian National Congress. The couple stayed at Wadra Seva Grama for few years and returned. They participated in the freedom struggle of Mysuru princely state.They witnessed the inclusion of Mysuru state into Indian federation. She participated in the Shivapura Flag Sathyagraha in 1938.