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Rani Abbakka exemplifies not only girl power but also how we are stronger united!

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Rani Abbakka Chowta

Rani Abbakka Chowta, a key figure in Indian history, was part of the Chowta dynasty ruling coastal Karnataka. Known as Abhaya Rani for her bold nature, she emerged as an early freedom fighter against foreign invaders and colonial rule. As the queen of Ullal, Abbakka staunchly opposed Portuguese dominance, refusing tribute payments in 1555. Abbakka also challenged economic subjugation by the Portuguese, insisting on trade for the welfare of her people. Despite personal challenges, including a strained marriage, she prioritised her daughter's well-being, ultimately rescuing her daughter from an unwanted marriage proposal and resisting political alliances that compromised her principles. Abbakka's administration and army was inclusive, with individuals from diverse sects and castes. She formed strategic alliances with influential leaders to fortify her position against Portuguese incursions. Regarded as a significant threat by the Portuguese, Rani Abbakka stands as an early beacon of the Indian freedom movement. Her legacy endures through historical accounts and a bronze statue in Bengaluru, commemorating her unwavering defence of Ullal and her pivotal role in India's struggle for independence. Yet her story remains unknown, often overshadowed by the stories of other famous figures.

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12 Brave Indian Queens Who Challenged Norms & Made History

‘What is a queen without her king?’ The answer to this can be found in these 12 stories, which are a testament to the valour of Indian queens, and how the absence of fear set them apart.  Here’s why we celebrate them.  1. Rani Abbakka Chowta A 16th-century warrior, Rani Abbakka is known for her undying fight against the Portuguese, when they began colonising the areas in proximity to the Indian…

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History concealed Ghori’s, Ghazni’s atrocities; demonized Veer Savarkar: Dr Vikram Sampath - 19 Dec 2022

19 Dec 2022  ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashDr Vikram Sampath is the author of eight books including two-volume biography of VD Savarkar. In 2021, the Bengaluru-based historian was chosen as a fellow for the Royal Historical Society of the United Kingdom. In this edition of Podcast with Smita Prakash, the young author-cum-historian talks about India's glorious history; the unsung heroes including civilisational warriors. He elaborates how Lalitaditya Muktapida in the 7th century not only stopped the Arabs from entering India but also conquered parts of Afghanistan and extended his kingdom upto Tibet and China. Dr Sampath speaks about the heroic queens Rani Abbakka and Ahilyabai Holkar and explains how the notion that Arab invaders plundered Hindu temples in India only for economic considerations is “bunkum”. He also delves into details about Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan while explaining why Indian Muslims should be inspired by Dara Shikoh and not Ghazni and Ghori. The discussion on the origin and ownership of Mysore Pak serves as a dessert in the podcast.

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Rani Abbakka Chowta - The fearless queen 

There were at least two queens named Abbakka Chowta who ruled over the small kingdom of Ullal in India. Both fought against the Portuguese during the 16th and 17th century and held them at bay. They are remembered in legend as the same character: “Abhaya rani”, the fearless queen, and considered as the first Indian women freedom fighters against European colonialism.

These queens belonged to the Chowta dynasty, ruling Ullal, a port on coastal Canara. Power was passed through the female line in this dynasty, the son of the ruler’s sister becoming the next king. Since king Thirumala Raya III had no nephew, he gave his niece Abbakka an education usually reserved to male heirs. She learnt military science, sword fighting and archery. Local legends paint her as a visionary child, gifted in art and science. At that time, the Portuguese dominated the trade in the Indian Ocean and had installed a string of forts on the West coast of India. In 1526, the Portuguese took possession of a port close to Ullal. 

A marriage was arranged for her, but as Abbakka kept living in her own home with her husband visiting her occasionally. She gave birth to three children who all stayed with her. Legends say that Abbakka parted with her husband because of her desire to fight off the Portuguese. She reportedly sent back him her wedding jewelry, which resulted in a divorce.

This Abbakka is believed to have ruled from 1544 to 1582. She refused to accept the Portuguese embargo on her ships and to pay the tribute they demanded. In 1555, the Portuguese sent an admiral against Ullal, but Abbakka fought back and the battle ended in a truce. In 1567, the Portuguese army attacked Ullal again. They managed to capture the city, but the queen hid in a mosque. She led 200 soldiers in a night attack, which resulted in the Portuguese general as well as 70 of their men. The invaders retreated to their ships, but she followed them and killed their admiral.

In 1581, Ullal faced another attack by a grand armada. The queen led her soldiers from the front, exhorting them to fight for their land. She, however, died during the invasion. 

Another queen named Abbakka succeeded her and won a decisive victory by attacking and burning the Portuguese fleet in 1618. When the Portuguese captured one of her rich ships, she had her soldiers sneak into their boats and burn them, inflicting heavy losses. Her fame spread across the Indian Ocean. Italian traveler Pietro della Valle met her, noting the simplicity of her retinue as well as her dedication to her work. He gave the following description of her: 

“Her complexion was that of a natural Ethiopian(...) She was girded at the waist, with a plain piece of white cotton and barefoot (...) From the waist upward the queen was naked. In brief, her aspect and habit represented rather a dirty Kitchen wench, or Laundress, than a delicate and noble Queen; (...)Yet the Queen shew’d her quality much more in speaking than by her presence; for her voice was very graceful in comparison with her Person, and she spoke like a prudent and judicious Woman. I imagine she was handsome in her Youth; and, indeed, the Report is that she hath been much of a Lady, of majestic beauty, though stern rather than gentle.”

For other valiant Indian queens who fought against colonialism, you can read about Rani Velu Nachiyar, Rani Avantibai and  Rani Lakshmibai

Bibliography:

Gupta Archana Garodia, The women who ruled India, leaders, warriors, icons

Pal Sanchari, “The Forgotten Story of Rani Abbakka Chowta, the Fearless Warrior Queen of Tulu Nadu”

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When Rani Abbakka was crowned the queen of Ullal, she decided she would completely stop paying the Portuguese the tribute that all the local rulers paid them. In 1555, a Portuguese envoy was sent to Rani Abbakka to remind her to pay up. Abbakka firmly refused to bow to their demands. The furious Portuguese army planned to capture Ullal at once. The Portuguese had built a fort in Mangalore, which gave them the military advantage against Ullal. However, inspired by their queen, the soldiers of Ullal fought bravely in the battle and ultimately captured the Mangalore fort from the Portuguese. The Portuguese ended up surrendering to the fearless soldiers and beating a hasty retreat.

In those times, the Portuguese suppressed any attempts of the rulers to have direct trade with other foreign countries. Rani Abbakka was determined to trade on her own terms for the benefit of her own people, not according to the rules set by the Portuguese. This spark of rebellion against colonialism coming from a queen not only stunned the Portuguese but also some of her own feeble ministers. hough Rani Abbakka followed the path of Jainism, her administration and army consisted of people from all sects and castes, including Hindus, and Muslims. Interestingly, during her rule, even men belonging to the Beary community served as seamen in her naval force. She forged alliances with the Zamorin of Calicut to strengthen her rule. When the Portuguese managed to capture the city of Ullal in 1557, she did not think twice about taking refuge in a mosque. That very same night, she gathered around two hundred of her soldiers and retaliated against the Portuguese. In the battle that ensued, Abbakka Rani won her kingdom back.

Rani Abbakka was considered the biggest threat for the Portuguese during her time and was one of the earliest torchbearers of the Indian freedom movement. Hail the feisty queen who broke all barriers and crushed the Portuguese power in India

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The Indian Queen that the Portugese lost to.

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The year was 1555. Portuguese colonial power was at its peak in the 1500’s. They destroyed Zamorins of Calicut. Defeated the Sultan of Bijapur. Took away Daman from the Sultan of Gujarat, Established a colony in Mylapore, Captured Bombay and made Goa as their headquarters. And while they were at it, pretty much unchallenged, they even ruined the ancient Kapaleeswarar Temple to build a Church over it.

Their next target, the super profitable port of Mangalore.

Their only bad luck, just 14 kilometers south of Mangalore was the small settlement of Ullal - ruled then by a feisty 30 year old woman - Abbakka Chowta.

Initially, they took her lightly and sent a few boats and soldiers to capture and bring her back to Goa - Those boats never came back.

Shocked and enraged, they sent a huge fleet of ships this time, under the command of much celebrated Admiral Dom Álvaro da Silveira - The admiral soon returned, badly injured and empty handed.

Thereafter, another Portuguese fleet was sent - only a few injured from the crew managed to make it back.

Then the Portuguese went on to capture the Mangalore port and the fort anyways, perhaps planning to tackle Mrs. Chowta from the convenient distance of the Mangalore fort.

After the successful capture of Mangalore, a huge army under João Peixoto, an experienced Portuguese General was sent to Ullal.

The brief was simple: Subjugate Ullal and capture Abbakka Chowta.

The plan was foolproof- there was no way a 30 year old with a few men could withstand the might of an army of thousands with advanced weapons.

The Portuguese reached Ullal and found it deserted. Abbakka was nowhere in sight. They roamed around, relaxed and thanked their stars - Just when they were about to call it a victory - Mrs Chowta attacked with 200 of her chosen men - there was chaos all around and many portuguese lost their lives even without a fight - General João Peixoto was assassinated, 70 portuguese were captured and the rest just ran away.

So if you’re Abbakka Chowta, who’s just defeated a large army of aggressors, killed a general, captured fighters and defended her city - What will you do? - Rest and enjoy the moment right? - Right? - No!

Rani Abbakka Chowta, rode with her men towards Mangalore that same night, and laid a siege of the Mangalore fort - She not just broke inside the fort successfully - but assassinated Admiral Mascarenhas the Chief of the Portuguese power there and forced the remaining Portuguese to vacate the fort.

She didn’t just stop at this but went on to even capture the Portuguese settlement at Kundapura, a full 100 kms, north of Mangalore - Just to make a point.

The Portuguese finally managed to get back at Abbakka Chowta by convincing her estranged husband, to betray for money. She was arrested and put in the prison where she revolted again and was killed while trying to escape.

Abbakka Chowta was a Jain who fought against the Portuguese with an army comprising of both Hindus and Muslims, a full 300 years before the First War of Indian Independence in 1857.

What did we Indians do to her, as a mark of our respect and gratitude? - We just forgot her.

We didn’t name our girls after her. We didn’t even teach her stories to our kids. Yes we did release a Postal Stamp in her name, named a boat after her and erected 2 statues - yes just 2 statues in the whole of India for someone who should be our national hero.

We might have got to read a chapter about her in our text books, had she been a European or an American.

We Indians are still busy, arguing, if it was actually one of her daughters who fought the battles instead of her. Many talk about her being the last Indian to have the power of the agni-ban. In all this cacophony, our generation has lost a great hero - a great source of inspiration.

Still wondering why you’ve not heard about her yet?

Wonder on

*Disclaimer : This text and post has been copied as it is from my FB timeline post.

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NationFirst | Unsung Warrior | Keladi Chennamma (ಕೆಳದಿ ಚೆನ್ನಮ್ಮ)

She is considered as “ the epitome of the Kannada women's valor “along with Rani Abbakka, Onake Obavva and Kittur Chennamma.

Read More About Her: https://yuvvabharat.com/keladi-chennamma-queen-of-keladi-kingdom-in-karnataka/

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Ahead of the assembly elections in Karnataka, Congress President Rahul Gandhi again showed his devotional side by visiting a temple, a church and a dargah. Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi were “not inclusive” as he ignored farmers but waived off loans of big industrialists.”Modi speaks about Basavanna but his policies are not inclusive. Ads by ZINC Rahul Gandhi was welcomed at Rosario Cathedral by bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza. The Congress president joined the Christian community of Mangaluru to offer prayers in the cathedral. Rahul Gandhi then proceeded to Shree Gokarnanatheshwara Temple at Kudroli, where he was welcomed by senior Congress leader and managing trustee of the temple Janardhan Poojary. Gandhi was honoured and accepted prasadam. He was accompanied by CM Siddaramaiah, KPCC president Parameshwara, Mallikarjuna Kharge, MLA Mohiuddin Bava, MLC Ivan D’Souza and others. Gandhi then left for Ullal where he paid a visit to Syed Madani Dargah. He garlanded the statue of Queen Abbakka at Abbakka Circle in Ullal. He was accompanied by chief minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, and minister, U T Khader, who represents the local constituency.  If he can waive off ₹25 lakh crore worth loans of big industrialists, why can’t he help farmers,” he said at a public rally in Karnataka’s coastal Udupi district. Rahul, who is on a two-day visit to poll-bound Karnataka, the third in over a month—told the gathering that though farmers had pleaded for the right Minimum Support Price for their produce, it was not fulfilled. “In contrast, our government in the state has spent thrice the amount on irrigation projects than the Modi government did for the entire nation,” said Rahul. This comes two days after the Nehru-Gandhi scion, who recently proclaimed himself to be a “Shiv bhakt (devotee of Shiva)”, said at the Congress party’s plenary session in New Delhi that it was “strange” that people talked so much about his recent visits to temples in Gujarat. He claimed he visited temples for years before the Gujarat elections. “I don’t go to temples only. I go to mosques, gurdwaras and churches. Whenever someone calls me, I go,” he told the All India Congress Committee delegates Sunday. SIFY : 21st. Mar,18

CONGRESS PRESIDENT RAHUL GANDHI’s ‘AMAR, AKBAR, ANTHONY’ YATRA TO KARNATAKA BEFORE ASSEMBLY ELECTION : Ahead of the assembly elections in Karnataka, Congress President Rahul Gandhi again showed his devotional side by visiting a temple, a church and a dargah.

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