The Great Martyr Sangolli Rayanna

This poem is on the great martyr Sangolli Rayanna. He was the army chief of the erstwhile Kittur kingdom ruled by Rani Chennamma. He fought against the British who hanged him from a banyan tree.

Sangolli Rayanna the name itself sends shivers down British spine

In the annals of history his exploits against colonial will always shine.

He wished to free mother land from the white man’s yoke

The daring son of  soil used to kill enemies in a single stroke.

 

Seven feet tall Rayanna was an ardent follower of Kittur Rani Channamma

For English man his guerrilla warfare techniques was a perplexing enigma

He was an expert in military warfare and strategy

In a battle he was not just an ordinary soldier but fearful prodigy.

 

He was a daredevil and  lion heart from the Kuruba community

Who always focused and stressed for the regional unity

For the cruel and wicked zamindars he was a nightmare

He was a good Samaritan whom they had an intense scare .

 

The enemies couldn't capture Rayanna in a fair and square

He was caught treacherously which was so unfair

Rayanna was executed by hanging from a banyan tree

He left this world with dream of making his country free.

 

Sangolli Rayanna will always remain in our heart

Indian freedom struggle will be glowing mentioning his  part

Till the end of civilization your glory will be upheld

Your bravery and  sacrifice will remain largely unparalleled.

Reviews

[Melinda McQueen]

Thanks for the remarkable history lesson.
Nicely penned.

[ABDUL WAHAB]

Thank you Melinda for reading my poem and leaving a comment.