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Sangolli Rayanna
1798Aug, 15

Sangolli Rayanna

Sangolli Rayanna, Indian warrior (d. 1831)
Sangolli Rayanna (15 August 1796 – 26 January 1831) was an Indian revolutionary, military chief (Shetsanadi) and warrior in the Kittur princely state in the present day Indian state of Karnataka. He was the Shetsanadi of the Kingdom of Kittur ruled at the time by Rani Channamma and fought the British East India Company till his death. His life was the subject of the 2012 Kannada film Sangolli Rayanna.He belonged to the Haalumatha (ಹಾಲುಮತ ) Kuruba family.

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  • 5Jun

    Irish Rebellion of 1798

    The Battle of New Ross: The attempt to spread the United Irish Rebellion into Munster is defeated.
  • 1Aug

    Battle of the Nile

    French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Nile (Battle of Aboukir Bay): Battle begins when a British fleet engages the French Revolutionary Navy fleet in an unusual night action.
  • 2Aug

    Battle of the Nile

    French Revolutionary Wars: The Battle of the Nile concludes in a British victory.
  • 22Aug

    Irish Rebellion of 1798

    French troops land at Kilcummin, County Mayo, Ireland to aid the rebellion.
  • 27Aug

    Irish Rebellion of 1798

    Wolfe Tone's United Irish and French forces clash with the British Army in the Battle of Castlebar, part of the Irish Rebellion of 1798, resulting in the creation of the French puppet Republic of Connacht.