Rani Abbakka: The Fearless Warrior Queen of Tulu Nadu
Rani Abbakka: The Fearless Warrior Queen of Tulu Nadu Introduction :- Rani Abbakka Chowta was the first Tuluva queen of Ullal to engage in battle against the Portuguese in the second part of the 16th century. She was a member of the Chowta dynasty, which reigned over a portion of India's coastal Karnataka (Tulu Nadu). Puttige served as their capital.Their secondary capital was the harbour city of Ullal. Ullal was strategically located, thus the Portuguese made many attempts to take it. However, Abbakka repelled each of their assaults for more than 40 years. She earned the nickname "Abhaya Rani" (the fearless queen) as a result of her bravery.She was among the first Indians to oppose colonialism and is occasionally referred to as the "first woman freedom fighter of India."She is hailed as one of the greatest female warriors and patriots in the state of Karnataka, alongside Rani Kittur Chennamma, Keladi Chennamma, Rani Chennabhairadevi, and Onake Obavva. Ullal wa...