Dheeran Chinnamalai
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Dheeran Chinnamalaioriginal name:Theerthagiri Gounder (April 17, 1756 – July 31, 1805) was a famous Palayakkarar and freedom fighter from Tamil Nadu.
He was born in Melapalayam, Erode Tamilnadu, India. He formed a 1,000-strong army in support of Tipu Sultan, and was instrumental in victories at Chitheswaram, Mazahavalli and Srirangapatna. He was one of the main leaders in the Polygar Wars,and commanded a vast army,notably during the Second Polygar war that took place in 1801-1802.
After Tipu's death, Chinnamalai settled down at Odanilai and constructed a fort there to continue his struggle against the British, whom he defeated in battles at Cauvery in 1801, Odanilai in 1802 and Arachalur in 1804. Later, Chinnamalai left his fort to avoid cannon attack and engaged in guerrilla warfare while he was stationed at Karumalai in the Palani region.
He was betrayed by his cook and captured by the British, who hanged him at Sankari Fort on July 31 (or August 2, 1805.
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