Summary - Early Resistance to British Rule

SUMMARY

The resistance of Haider and Tipu against the Company government, leading to four Anglo-Mysore Wars is dealt with.

The rebellions of Puli Thevar, Veera Pandiya Kattabomman, Velu Nachiyar, Marudu Brothers, all southern palayakkarars, and Theeran Chinnamalai in the Kongu region are explained

The last ditch battle of southern palayakkarars in association with the dethroned kings and rulers in south India under the aegis of Tipu’s surviving sons interned in Vellore fort is highlighted.

The 1857 rebellion of kings of displaced Jagirdars and Zamindars, and peasants that shook the foundation of the British empire are discussed in detail.

The transfer of India to the British crown with the Queen’s proclamation of 1858 and its salient features are examined.