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
Alagumuthu Kone statue at Egmore
Born1710
Kattalankulam, India
Died1757
Nadukaatur, India
NationalityTamil
OccupationChieftain, freedom fighter
Known forResistance 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
  1. Kumar, Madhan (2017). Thamizh Is Not Just A Language: The Valour. New Delhi: Educreation Publishing. p. 113. ISBN 978-1-5457-0304-5.
  2. 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.
  3. "Tributes paid to Alagumuthu Kone". The Hindu. 12 July 2015. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  4. "P Chidambaram releases documentary film on Alagumuthu Kone | Madurai News – Times of India". The Times of India. 24 December 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2020.
  5. "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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