Krantiveer Sangolli Rayanna was the army chief of the Kingdom of Kittur ruled at the time by Rani Chennamma and fought the British East India Company till his death.
Krantiveer Rayanna was executed by hanging to death from a Banyan tree about 3 kilometers from Nandagad village in Belagavi district on 26th Jan 1831. (Born 15 August 1798).
The place where he was hanged has a small temple built near the huge banyan tree which is amidst fields away from the city.
Rayanna’s mortal remains were buried at Nandagad. Legend says that a close associate of Rayanna planted a Banyan sapling on his grave. Unlike the usual 6 foot grave, Rayanna’s grave is 8 feet long because Rayanna was tall – more than 7 feet. The tree is fully grown and stands to this day. An Ashoka Stambha was installed near the tree.
A custom also exists where women and childless couples ask mannat (wish) of having baby like Sangolli Rayanna and they tie small cradles to the tree.
Sangolli Rayanna also participated in the 1824 rebellion and was arrested by the British, who released him later. Rayanna is considered by many historians to be the pioneer of guerilla warfare in India. The British troops could not defeat him in open battle. Hence, by treachery, he was caught in April 1830 and tried by the British; and sentenced to death.
How to go: About 38 kms from Belagavi
Take NH4A – Khanapur – take left at the Diversion towards Nandgad on SH140/SH93
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Nandagad hogi Huttidre sangolli rayannanta maga huttali anta bedkondidde aa veer rayanna namg valida..pratiyobru maneli KRANTEE VEER SANGOLLI RAYANNA Hutti bartirli anta aa devarali sada prartane madteni..
God Anna rayanna I love u
One of the God is came that is ”KRANTHI VEERA SANGOLI RAYANNA”
There is lot of misunderstanding in people’s mind that the person who fought against british are freedom fighters Which is totally wrong. Historians have to consider for what purpose they fought against the british before declaring. Sangolli Rayanna was the first freedom fighter of india who fought against the british to free india. Why the historians, politicians & TV Channels are silent? No guts to talk or claim. Shame on you people.
Hats Of. The Great Kranti VEER Sangolli Rayanna.
Hats of to Rayanna
Rayanna the tiger
The Great legend Sogolli Rayanna . He is the inspiration of Indians. Hats off to you.
Real Tiger of Karnataka karnataka must Rayanna Birth Anniversary celebration
Rayanna is great
THe Real #sOul, gReaT warrior ever. He had Made Fear IN British Ppl. He’s was tHe first Ledgend wHo sTood against British. Jai Hind.
Legend like U????. Hutidare ninntha Maga huttali????Karnataka janathege
Awesome, Hats Off Veer Sangolli Rayanna. Long live the legend. 🙂
What a coincidence as 26 Jan as Republic day and 15th Aug. For independent day of our country.
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svatantra horaatarige nanna namana hats of raayanna
Please share the information about Rayanna from karnataka to india.
Rayanna was the freedom fighter, agenest to british system.
Regards
Tukaram
M from nandgad only. Nd wnvr i go to that placr i start to think that day. How british cought him nd hangd to that banayan tree. Proud for him…
Hats of Rayanna.
rayanna u take birth on our land one’s again bcz i want freedom fighter like u
True hero of belgaum ! I request authorities to develop the place as a tourist attraction.
Good one… 🙂
Wish to see more and more developments at this monument,,,,
Hats off Rayanna 🙂