Guddemane Appaiah Gowda
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Guddemane Appaiah Gowda | |
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 Statue of Subedar Guddemane Appaiah Gowda in Madikeri | |
| Born | c. 1792 Balamuri Village, Kingdom of Coorg (present day Kodagu) |
| Died | 31 October 1837 (aged 44–45) |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Other names | Guddera Appu |
| Known for | Amara Sullia Rebellion |
| Title | Subedar |
| Father | Guddemane Subbaiah |
Guddemane Appaiah Gowda (c. 1792 – 31 October 1837) was an Indian rebel, he instated a peasant army from Kodagu and became its commander in-chief to lead the Amara Sullia Rebellion in 1837.[citation needed] His great grandson Sujith Guddemane is prominent lawyer from Sullia, practising before the High Court of Karnataka.[citation needed] They were successful in hoisting the native flag after lowering the Union Jack, which is known to be the first-ever freedom movement against the East India Company.[citation needed] They established a civil government in Mangalore for 13 days under his leadership.[1][2]
Guddemane Appaiah Gowda was born in 1792, the eldest son of Guddemane Subbaiah at Balamuri village in Kodagu.[citation needed] He belonged to the Arebhashe Gowda community.[3]
Appaiah initially served as a Jemadar under King Linga Rajendra II of Kodagu.[citation needed] He was later promoted as Subedar during the rule of Chikka Virarajendra.[citation needed]
Contributions
The people of Kodagu were ordered to pay the heavy tax to the East India Company.[citation needed] In opposition to this, Appaiah Gowda built his own army and became its commander-in-chief.[citation needed] He led the Amara Sullia Rebellion along with leaders like Kedambadi Ramaiah Gowda.[citation needed] They ruled for 13 days in Mangalore's Bautagudde.[citation needed] Under his leadership, the Native Jangama flag was hoisted in Mangalore's Bautagudde.[4] Appaiah and his associates established a civil government and ruled for 13 days.[citation needed] Until they were defeated by the British troops.[citation needed]
