Maveeran Alagumuthu Kone
Maveeran Alagumuthu Kone (1710–1757), from Kattalankulam in Thoothukudi District, was an early Chieftain and freedom fighter against the British presence in Tamil Nadu. Born into a Konar (Yadav)family, he became a military leader in the town of Ettayapuram, and was defeated in battle there against the British and Maruthanayagam's forces. He was executed in 1757.[1][2]
Maveeran Alagumuthu | |
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 Alagumuthu Kone statue at Egmore | |
| Born | 1710 Kattalankulam, India |
| Died | 1757 Nadukaatur, India |
| Nationality | Tamil |
| Occupation | Chieftain, freedom fighter |
| Known for | Resistance to the British East India Company |
In his memory, the government of Tamil Nadu conducts a Pooja ceremony every year on 11 July. A documentary film based on his life was released in 2012.[3][4]
As a tribute to Kone, the Government of India released a Postage Stamp featuring him on 26 December 2015.[3][5]
References
- Kumar, Madhan (2017). Thamizh Is Not Just A Language: The Valour. New Delhi: Educreation Publishing. p. 113. ISBN 978-1-5457-0304-5.
- Sivarajah, Padmini (10 July 2015). "Section 144 to be imposed in Tuticorin district on freedom fighter's memorial day | Madurai News – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- "Tributes paid to Alagumuthu Kone". The Hindu. 12 July 2015. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- "P Chidambaram releases documentary film on Alagumuthu Kone | Madurai News – Times of India". The Times of India. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
- "Union Minister releases stamp to commemorate freedom fighter Veeran Alagumuthu Kone | Madurai News – The Hindu". The Hindu. 27 December 2015. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
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