Intense conflict began between both sides. We don’t prostrate ourselves in front of foreigners. We live in a world of prestige, honour, and dignity, and we sacrifice our souls for the sake of our country’s reputation, honour, and dignity. Kattabomman replied by saying that, “We are the sons and daughters of this land. Prior to the attack, Major Bannerman sent a message to Kattabomman, asking him to surrender. He had kept his men ready for an invasion by the British. Kattabomman’s well-managed informers had learned about the plan to launch a surprise attack well in advance. Major Bannerman commanded the British Army. The British unexpectedly invaded Panchalamkurichi on September 5, 1799, while the entire Panchalamkurichi population was at Tiruchendur for a festival celebration. Kattabomman flatly refused and stayed firm in his belief that paying taxes to the British would be unjust. Kattaboman, on the other hand, refused to comply with the requirement. Kattabomman was also invited to visit him. Lousington was appointed Collector of Tirunelveli in 1799. Jackson was fired as collector following a few clashes between the British and Kattaboman. Kattaboman refused to pay taxes after numerous reminders. In 1798, Jackson was appointed Collector of Tirunelveli. Despite persistent British pressure, Kattabomman remained defiant and refused to capitulate and pay the taxes. Kattabomman, on the other hand, was unsuccessful in his attempt, as the British were effective in fomenting animosity among territorial authorities. He gathered all of his neighbouring rulers, including those from Nagalapuram, Elayiram Pannai, Kolarpatti, Kadalgudi, Kulathor, Sivagiri Zamindars, Sivakanga Maruthu Brothers, and a section of the Ramnad King’s family, to form a union to fight the British attempt to rule over the Southern territories. Kattabomman pledged to reject the British initiative. Kattbomman refused to accept the notice, claiming that it was a British plot to deny the State’s rights and force the Indians into slavery. They had set limits on the construction of forts and the establishment of armed formations, as well as declared that the rulers were just ordinary contractors who may face disciplinary punishment like any other citizen if they refused to obey their orders. It was renewed in 1785, and by 1795, they had enlisted the help of additional Southern States. In 1781, the British East India Company received permission from the Nawab of Arcot to collect land revenues. He had cordial connections with the neighbouring States. He managed the State with a great deal of skill in terms of administration, justice, and welfare. Veerapandiya Kattabomman was crowned on February 2, 1790, in his thirty-first year, and effectively ruled over 96 villages which were reorganised into six divisions. He was the eldest son of Jagaveera Pandya Kattabommu and Arumugathammal. The Kattabommu dynasty’s 47th generation was Veerapandiya Kattabomman. Kattabommu called himself Jaga Veera Pandiya Kattabommu in honour of the King and efficiently ruled the State with vim and passion.īritish Plot To Force Indians into Slavery King Jagaveera Pandiyan crowned Kattabommu as his heir to the throne since he lacked an heir to the throne. Kattabommu earned the King’s trust via his dedication and devotion, and he became his dependable guard. ‘We are the sons and daughters of this land. In acknowledgment of his bravery and fighting ability, the first of the Kattabommu family to settle in Salikulam was appointed as a Chief Guard to the then King Sri Jaga Veera Pandian of Veerapandiyapuram. “They were great fighters that fought till their last breath and belonged to the Thogalavar community. To avoid marriage ties with the Muslim King and to preserve Hindu tradition, the Kattabommu’s ancestors migrated from Andhra Pradesh to a place called Salikulam. In the year 1760, Veerapandiya Kattabomman was born. Though most historical accounts refer to the revolt of 1857 as India’s First War of Independence, they seem to overlook many accounts of sacrifices and one such is about a brave chieftain from Tamil Nadu in the late 18th century who refused to acknowledge the British East India Company’s sovereignty and waged war against the colonialists on his own. His parents were Jagaveera Pandiya Kattabommu and Arumugathammal. Kattabomman Nayak of Panchalankurichi Palayam was his other name. Veerapandiya Kattabomman was a Palayakarrar or Polygar from Panchalankurichi in the Tamil Nadu district of Thoothukudi (formerly Tirunelveli).

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