Commemorating Rani Chennamma’s Victory at Kittur
On 24th October 2025, the year-long nationwide commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Rani Chennamma’s legendary victory at Kittur concluded with a grand closing ceremony in New Delhi.
- The Ministry of Culture released a special commemorative coin of Rs 200 denomination as a tribute to Rani Chennamma.
Who was Rani Chennamma?
Early Life
- Rani Chenamma was born on 23rd October 1778, in Kagati, a small village in present-day Belagavi district in Karnataka.
- At the age of 15, she married Raja Mallasarja of Kittur, who ruled the province until 1816.
- After Mallasarja’s death in 1816, his eldest son, Shivalingarudra Sarja, ascended the ....
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