Gudleppa Hallikeri
| Gudleppa Hallikeri | |
|---|---|
| Born |
6 June 1906 Hosaritti, Haveri, Karnataka |
| Died | Hubli, karnataka |
Resting place | Gandhi Grameena Gurukul, Hosaritti |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Gandhian movement, Freedom Fighter |
| Religion | Hinduism, Lingayatism |
| Awards | Iron Man of Karnataka |
Gudleppa Hallikeri (1906–1971)[1] was an Indian freedom fighter who is a native of Hosaritti in Haveri district of Karnataka state.[2] He started a residential school Gandhi Grameena Gurukul in Hosaritti.
Hallikeri worked with many other freedom fighters such as Mahatma Gandhi, Mailara Mahadevappa and Sanikoppa, using peace protests and non-violence. There is a larger than life iron wrought statue of Gudleppa Hallikeri in his final hometown, Hubli.
Hallikeri actively worked with Aluru Venkata Rao in the unification of Karnataka.
Karnatak Lingayat Education Society's Gudleppa Hallikeri Arts, Science & Commerce College in Haveri, is one of the colleges in North Karnataka, named after him.[3]
References
- ↑ Shintri, Sarojini; K Raghavendra Rao (2000). The iron man of Karnataka: Hallikeri Gudleppa. Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha. Abstract. OCLC 499954697.
- ↑ Patil, Shankaragouda Hanamantagouda (2002). Community dominance and political modernisation: the Lingayats. Mittal Publications. p. 218. ISBN 978-81-7099-867-9.
- ↑ "List of the Institutions" (PDF). Karnataka Lingayat Education Society's Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Belgaum. 2 February 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
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