Rani chinnamma (early 19 century )was the wife of Mallesa raja Desai the ruler of Kittur. He died and young son passed away . As per the East India company rules the kingom was to be taken over by the Company as no adoption was allowed. Chinnamma the Rani defied and the Company army attacked the fort by the governor/ collector Thackrey . In the ensuing battle thackeray and two more army officers were killed. However soon the company attacked with more reinforcements and Kittur rani was betrayed by some who watered the gunpowder in the fort. Rani was arrested when she lost the war and was under confinement at Bail hongal fort where she died after few years.Kittur became a company asset. 
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