Panchalankurichi பாஞ்சாலங்குறிச்சிக் கோட்டை

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Veerapandiya Kattabomman (Tamil: வீரபாண்டிய கட்டபொம்மன்; Telugu: వీరపాండ్య కట్టబోమ్ములు) also known as Kattabomman was an 18th century Palayakarrar ('Polygar') chieftain from Panchalankurichi of Tamil Nadu, India from Rajakambalam Nayakar Community. His ancestors migrated to Tamil Nadu from areas in present day Andhra Pradesh during the Vijayanagar period. Also known as Kattabomma Naicker he was among the earliest to oppose British rule in these regions. He waged a war with the British six decades before the Indian War of Independence occurred in the Northern parts of India. He was captured and hanged in 1799 CE. His fort was destroyed and his wealth was looted by the British army. Today his native village Panchalankurichi in present day Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, India is a historically important site tawp.in/r/42f
வீரபாண்டிய கட்டபொம்மன், தமிழகத்தில் ஆங்கிலேயர் ஆட்சியை எதிர்த்துப் போரிட்டவர்களுள் முதன்மையான மன்னர் ஆவார். இவர் தெலுங்கு மொழி பேசும் ராஜகம்பளம் நாயக்கர் இனத்தில் பிறந்தவர்.
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Coordinates:   8°56'0"N   78°2'1"E
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