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The main cause of the Amarasulya revolt that took place in 1837 was due to change in the land revenue. Amarasulya was detached from Kodagu in 1834 and added to South Canara. There after, unlike unlike the other Rajas where tax used to paid based on the harvest, the British charged a fixed tax. In 1837, the farmers had difficulty paying the taxes. This ultimately led to the revolt.

Kodagu was ruled by many dynasties. Haleri Dynasty ruled Kodagu from seventeenth century. Bidanuru was their capital. Doddaveerappa is the most famous king of this dynasty. Chikkaveeraraj was the last ruler. He was very weak. The British took advantage of this and took over the administration. Kodagu remained an independent state after Indian independence. In 1956, it got integrated into then Mysuru State. 

Kodagu is famous as the Kashmir of Karnataka. After the decline of Keladi rulers, Haleri Kings ruled Kodagu from 1600 to 1834. The Britishers took over the kingdom in 1834.

Kodagu was ruled by many dynasties. Haleri Dynasty ruled Kodagu from seventeenth century. Bidanuru was their capital. Doddaveerappa is the most famous king of this dynasty. Chikkaveeraraj was the last ruler. He was very weak. The British took advantage of this and took over the administration. Kodagu remained an independent state after Indian independence. In 1956, it got integrated into then Mysuru State. 

Kodagu is famous as the Kashmir of Karnataka. After the decline of Keladi rulers, Haleri Kings ruled Kodagu from 1600 to 1834. The Britishers took over the kingdom in 1834.

The main cause of the Amarasulya revolt that took place in 1837 was due to change in the land revenue. Amarasulya was detached from Kodagu in 1834 and added to South Canara. There after, unlike the other Rajas where tax used to paid based on the harvest, the British charged a fixed tax. In 1837, the farmers had difficulty paying the taxes. This ultimately led to the revolt.

The districts of Belagavi division have played a prominent role in the Indian freedom movement. Rani Chennamma of Kittur fought against the British in 1824 CE. This is a historical incident. Sangolli Rayannas struggle is an unforgettable one.

Aparampara and Kalyanaswamy were two monks who led the revolts between the years 1835 and 1837. They are the two outstanding sons of Kodagu who led in the revolts against the British.

The districts of Belagavi division have played a prominent role in the Indian freedom movement. Rani Chennamma of Kittur fought against the British in 1824 CE. This is a historical incident. Sangolli Rayannas struggle is an unforgettable one.

The districts of Belagavi division have played a prominent role in the Indian freedom movement. Rani Chennamma of Kittur fought against the British in 1824 CE. This is a historical incident. Sangolli Rayannas struggle is an unforgettable one.