Sangolli Rayanna: Life & work - Art & Culture
Q. Consider the following statements
1. Sangolli Rayanna was a prominent warrior from Karnataka.
2. He was the army chief of the Kingdom of Kittur ruled at the time by Rani Chennamma
3. He fought the British East India Company till his death.
4. The Bengaluru City Railway Station will soon be renamed after 19th century warrior Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna
Which of the above statements are true? - Published on 05 May 15a. 1,2,3
b. 2,3,4
c. 1,3,4
d. All
ANSWER: All
Sangolli Rayanna participated in the 1824 rebellion and was imprisoned by the British. Released later, he fought against the British by guerilla war.The British troops could not defeat him in open battle. Hence he was caught by treachery and hanged to death.
