Sangolli Rayanna was an Indian military leader. Born in Sangolli, Belgavi into a Kuruba family, he served as a senior commander in the military of the princely state of Kittur during the early 19th century, when the state was ruled by Kittur Chennamma. After Chennamma lead a failed rebellion against the British East India Company (EIC) in response to the EIC's doctrine of lapse in 1824, Rayanna continued to resist Company rule in India. After leading another uprising against EIC authority, he was ultimately captured by the British and executed by hanging in 1831. Rayanna's life was the subject of the Kannada-language films Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna (1967) and Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (2012).
Kittur, historically as Kittoor, is a town in the Belagavi district of the Indian state of Karnataka. It was part of Bailhongal taluka but was declared as an independent taluka on 23 October 2012 by the Chief Minister of Karnataka on the inauguration of Kittur Utsav. It is 177th Taluk of Karnataka State. It is a place of historical importance because of the armed rebellion of Kittur Chennamma (1778–1829), Rani of the State of Kittur against the British East India Company, during which a British Commissioner, St John Thackeray was killed.
Kittur Chennamma was the Indian Queen of Kittur, a former princely state in present-day Karnataka. She led an armed resistance against the British East India Company in 1824, in defiance of the Paramountcy, in an attempt to retain control over her dominion. She defeated the Company in the first revolt, but died as a prisoner of war after the second rebellion. As one of the first and few female rulers to lead kittur forces against British colonisation, she continues to be remembered as a folk hero in Karnataka, she is also an important symbol of the Indian independence movement.
Ramdurg is a town in Belagavi district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The name of the town derives from Rama, as it is believed that Lord Ram, lived here during his exile. The town gives its name to Ramdurg taluka, a subdivision of Belgaum district.
Khanapur known as Khanapura is a panchayat town in Belagavi district, Karnataka, India. It is about 26 km from Belagavi. The Khanapur Municipal Council governs the town. Khanapur is the headquarters for Khanapur taluk. The town is on the Belgaum-Panaji National Highway, NH 4A. Khanapur is well connected by train and road to important cities in Karnataka, Goa, and Maharashtra. Kannada is the official language.
Darshan Thoogudeepa known mononymously as Darshan is an Indian actor, producer, and distributor who works predominantly in Kannada films. One of the leading contemporary actors of Kannada cinema, Darshan established the production house Thoogudeepa Productions in 2006. Its first production was Jothe Jotheyali, with Darshan in a special appearance. His performances in Anatharu (2007) and Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna (2012) won him praise from critics; his performance in the latter as the 19th-century warrior Sangolli Rayanna won him the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor.
The 11301 / 11302 Udyan Express is an express train belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Bangalore in India. It operates as train number 11301 from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna railway station and as train number 11302 in the reverse direction serving the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh.
Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna (Bengaluru Station), commonly known as KSR Bengaluru Station, Bengaluru City Railway Station or Bangalore City Railway Station or Majestic Railway station (station code: SBC), is the main railway station serving the city of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. It is the busiest railway station in South Western Railway zone of Indian Railways, and is the only station classified under NSG1 category in the zone.
Awaradi is a village in the Ramdurg Taluka of Belgaum district in the southern state of Karnataka, India. Shree Falaharshivyogiswar Math is famous in Avaradi Village, also a fete a famous festival of Falahareswar conducted in every December month on the Hostil full moon(ಹುಣ್ಣಿಮೆ). And also other temples in Avaradi, Durgadevi and choudeswari temple, Malingeswar temple, Basaveswer temple, Kalika Devi temple etc. Avaradi is located in the bank of the Malaprabha river, Avaradi is also famous in local yuvak Mandal,samara simha sangolli rayanna yuvak mandal, Shree Durga Devi yuvak mandal, Ambedkar Yuvak Mandal, Shree Falahareswer Yuvak Mandal, Mruttunjeya Yuvak Mandal, Basaweswer Yuvak Mandal, etc., these yuvak Mandals are conducted many sports entertainment programs in Avaradi. Shree Falahareswar math established many education trusts at avaradi, sureban(tq.Ramadurg), Menasagi(tq.Rona), and Naragunda(Di. GADAG). Gram panchayat in Avaradi village and 6000 population(2011) in this village. Government primary school and Shree Falahareswer Anupam viday mandir are educational schools they are 1st std to 7th standard.
Bidaragaddi is a village located in Bailhongal Taluk in Belagavi District in the Northern state of Karnataka, India.
Hireulligeri is a village in Belgaum district in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It's in the main road between Saundatti and Dharwad. It is 10 km from Saundatti and 26 km from Dharwad. Sangolli family is very well known in this place. shree veerabhadreshwara and karemma devi temples are famous here.
Kalabhavi is a village in Belgaum district in Karnataka, India.
Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna is a 2012 Indian Kannada-language war film directed by Naganna and produced by Anand Appugol. Darshan, Jaya Prada and Nikita Thukral play lead roles. The film is about Sangolli Rayanna, a prominent freedom fighter from Karnataka, who fought the East India Company till he was captured and executed in 1830.
The 12028 / 12027 Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Bengaluru Station–Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station Shatabdi Express is a Superfast Express train of Shatabdi class belonging to Indian Railways that runs between Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Bengaluru Station and Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central railway station via Vellore Katpadi Junction in India. It is a 6 days a week service with Tuesdays being the weekly day off. It operates as train number 12028 from Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Bengaluru station to Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central railway station and as train number 12027 in the reverse direction.
Girija Lokesh is an Indian theatre and film actress and occasional film producer who works in Kannada cinema. She is wife of actor Lokesh, and is the mother of actress Pooja Lokesh, and actor and television presenter Srujan Lokesh. In recognition of her contribution towards Kannada cinema, she was honoured with Rajyotsava Award by the Government of Karnataka in 2013.
B. Naganna is an Indian film director and writer working in Kannada cinema. He is the son of producer and distributor R. Lakshman.
Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station is an underground metro station on the East-West corridor of the Purple Line of Namma Metro which serves the Subhash Nagar area, Sevashrama area in Bangalore, India. It was opened to the public on 30 April 2016.
The 12691 / 92 Chennai Central–Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthi Nilayam Express is an Express train belonging to Indian Railways Southern Railway zone that runs between Chennai Central and Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthi Nilayam in India.
Basavaraj Kattimani (1919-1989) was a progressive writer, novelist, journalist and was also a member of Karnataka Legislative Council from Karnataka.
Suneel Puranik also known as Sunil Puranik is an Indian film and tele-serial actor, director and producer who predominantly working in the Kannada Film and Television Industry. He was the President of Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy.
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