Veerapandiya Kattabomman

Chapter 15

Author: K. Jeevabharathi
Translator: Vishard

A Summary of Kattabomman’s life

Kattabomman was born on January 3, 1760 to Digvijaya Kattabomman and Aarumugathammal.
Kattabomman has two brothers - Kumarasamy (known as Oomaidurai) and Duraisingam. He also has 2 sisters - Isvara Vadivu and Duraikannu
Veerajakammal is Kattabomman’s wife. The couple did not have any progeny
Kattabomman became the 47th king of Panjalankurichi on february 2nd, 1790, at 30 years of age
Kattabomman defeated Alan Durai, who attacked Panjalankurichi fort demanding tax during 1797-98
On September 10. In 1798, Kattabomman was captured by Jackson Durai in Ramalinga Vilasam near Ramanathapuram, in the name of investigation. Kattabomman fought them and emerged victorious
On September 5, 1799, English commander Bannerman laid siege to Panjalankurichi fort
On September 7, 1799, Kattabomman was forced to flee Panjalankurichi fort, as the fort was about to be taken over by the British
On September 9, 1799, the English finally captured Panjalankurichi fort
On October 1, 1799, Kattabomman was arrested near Pudukottai and sent to Madurai for imprisonment
On October 5, 1799, Kattabomman was sent to Kayathar to be imprisoned there
On October 16, 1799, Kattabomman was hanged on a Tamarind tree near Kayathar
Kattabomman served as king of Panjalankurichi for 9 years, 8 months and 14 days