Consider the following statements regarding the Kittur Rebellion led by Kittur Rani
Channamma —
1. The Kittur Rebellion was triggered by the British East India Company’s refusal to
recognise Shivalingappa, Rani Channamma’s adopted son, as the legitimate heir
under the doctrine of lapse.
2. British official St. John Thackeray, who led the initial attack on Kittur, was killed
during the battle by Kitturu forces.
3. After successfully defending Kittur Fort, Rani Channamma established an
independent rule in the region until her death.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation - The refusal of the British East India Company to recognise Shivalingappa
as the legitimate heir under the doctrine of lapse led to the Kittur Rebellion, spearheaded
by Rani Channamma. During the initial battle in October 1824, British official St. John
Thackeray, who led the attack on Kittur, was killed by Kitturu forces. Although Rani
Channamma initially resisted the British, they later captured Kittur Fort. She was
imprisoned and eventually died in captivity in 1829, without establishing independent
rule.
Explanation - The refusal of the British East India Company to recognise Shivalingappa
as the legitimate heir under the doctrine of lapse led to the Kittur Rebellion, spearheaded
by Rani Channamma. During the initial battle in October 1824, British official St. John
Thackeray, who led the attack on Kittur, was killed by Kitturu forces. Although Rani
Channamma initially resisted the British, they later captured Kittur Fort. She was
imprisoned and eventually died in captivity in 1829, without establishing independent
rule.
