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SPEAKER_01: and this is Womanica. This month we're talking about folk heroes, women whose lives and stories took on mythic proportions. Today we're talking about an Indian queen who battled the British Empire for independence and inspired generations of freedom fighters. Let's talk about the warrior queen, Kitarani Chennama. Rani Chennama was born in 1778 in Kakati, India. Her family was part of the religious Lingayat community that allowed women to train in horseback riding, sword fighting, and archery. Chennama became a skilled fighter and was known around her community for her bravery. When she was 15 years old, she married Malasar Jadesai, the king of Kittoor. The couple had one son, Kitarani. They were married to a woman named Kitarani. The couple had one son. In 1816, Chennama's husband died. Eight years later, her son also passed away, leaving the throne without an heir. Chennama adopted a second son who she intended to make heir to the throne. Unfortunately, the plan was unsuccessful. Two centuries earlier, the British established the East India Company to receive goods from India and China. Over time, the company acted as a front for British imperialism. As such, the East India Company imposed a doctrine that if an Indian kingdom had no successor, the British had the right to annex the land. Chennama and her kingdom were in danger. She wrote multiple letters begging to keep her kingdom. The British rejected her request. They claimed the land was now under British rule and ordered Chennama to exile her adopted son. She refused, and war broke out. The British deployed about 20,000 men with 400 guns to Kitar. They planned to seize Chennama's treasures and jewels and take over the kingdom, but Chennama's defenses held strong. Her army killed prominent British leaders and took several more hostage. In effect, Chennama was winning the battle. She wanted a swift end to the war, so she released the hostages as part of a deal with the British. Chennama told her men to stand down, but the British betrayed the agreement. Humiliated by their initial defeat, they launched a second attack. In this final battle, Chennama and her men were once again betrayed. Two traitorous Indian soldiers mixed mud and cow dung with the army's gunpowder, weakening their defenses. The British overpowered the Indian forces and took Chennama prisoner. Her lieutenant and adopted son were also eventually captured and killed. Chennama spent nearly five years in prison. She died in British captivity in 1829 at the age of 50. Her death was not in vain. As one of the first Indian leaders to lead an armed rebellion against the British, Chennama's valor inspired generations of Indian freedom fighters. Her memory has been preserved in folk songs, plays, and film. She remains a defining image of India's independence movement. Her initial victory against the British is still honored annually in Qatar. In 2007, India's first woman president unveiled a statue of Rani Chennama in front of India's parliament. The tall bronze statue depicts Chennama on horseback, sword in hand. All month, we're talking about folk heroes. For more information, find us on Facebook and Instagram at Womanika Podcast. Special thanks to the Womanika Foundation Special thanks to Liz Kaplan, my favorite sister and co-creator. As always, we'll be taking a break for the weekend. Talk to you on Monday.
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