Rani Abbakka, India's Unsung Women Heroes you not know about

India @ 75 Story By: Tanvi N Source: Google For Indian Spectator

The first Tuluva queen of Ullal to engage in battle against the Portuguese was Rani Abbakka Chowta in the late 16th century.

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She was a member of the Chowta dynasty, which reigned over some of India's coastal Karnataka. Puttige served as their capital.

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Over the course of more than 40 years, Rani Abbakka repelled every Portuguese onslaught. She earned the name Abhaya Rani for her bravery (The fearless queen).

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She opposed the collection of taxes by the Portuguese in her territory. She called upon everyone not to pay any tax to the invaders.

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Rani Abbakka was one of the earliest freedom fighters who rebelled against foreign invaders and colonialism.

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She used advanced cannon and artilleries to defend her sea shores from the invaders. Karnataka's folk songs have reference of this fearless hero of India.

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