Thursday, September 19, 2013

Mattannur revolt

Mattannur revolt

Mattanur revolt  was the last rebellion  before the exile to Arabia of Sayyid Fadl. Although this was the first rebellion at northern [[Malabar Coast|Malabar]], all mappila from Kerala converged to the battle field and commenced ambush and assault on British officials.  The revolt started on 2 January 1852 as the sudden consequence of anti-peasant measures of   landowner Keshavu Abrahan by imposing heavy tax on impoverished tenants. The British took action against the revolt, and eventually condemned Sayyid Fadl to exile.

Kulathur revolt

Kulathur revolt

Kollathoor revolt broke out on 22 August 1851 and six landowners were killed by Mappilas for their alleged involvement in British anti Mappila operations. On 27 August soldiers reached Kulathur and suppressed the revolt. Events were reported by [[William Logan (Malabar Manual)|William Logan]] in his [[Malabar Manual]].

Manjeri revolt

Manjeri revolt

In 1848 when Fazal Thangal returned from Mecca, he became active amongst the mappila Muslims, encouraging peasants to struggle against landowners. In August 1849 there was a revolt erupted at Manjeri – in the same spot of  1844 anti-British rebellion – and it was  first rebellion that he led after his return from Makka. Hasan Moideen Kutukkaland Kunhi Koya Thangal were at the head of 65 mappilas who bravely engaged in anti-British confrontation at four centers: Pandhallor, Pandikode, Manjeri and Angandipuram. The rebellion was suppressed and all Mappila warriors were martyred.

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