<p class="title">Able rulers, such as Rani Abbakka of Ullal and Chennabhairadevi of Saluva dynasty, did not get their due recognition in the history, despite exhibiting a great deal of valour and patriotism, lamented former History Professor Dr Pundikai Ganapaiah Bhat.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He was speaking during a seminar on ‘Women Rulers of Tulunadu’ held as a part of Ullalada Veerarani Abbakka Utsava, organised by district administration and the Department of Kannada and Culture, at Ravindra Kala Bhavan on the University College campus, Mangaluru, on Thursday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Bhat stated that Chennabhairadevi of Saluva dynasty, the last ruler of Haduvalli Nagire (Gerusoppe) kingdom which is now part of Uttara Kannada district, was one among the<br />unsung warriors of Indian history. “Chennabhairadevi, who was a good administrator, reigned from 1554 to 1606. She was the contemporary of Rani Abbakka who fought against Portuguese.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Chennabhairadevi was nicknamed as the ‘Queen of Pepper’ as the best quality pepper grown in her kingdom was exported to European countries in large quantities during her times”, he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Tumkur University History department Head Dr Kotresh presided over the session.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Inaugurating the seminar earlier, Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh stated that the people’s participation plays an important role in making programmes like Veerarani Abbakka Utsava successful.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Abbakka Rani was the first ruler, who gave a befitting reply to the Portuguese who invaded the coast during fifteenth century AD.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The ideals of Rani Abbakka should be passed on to the generations to come, she added. University College Principal Dr Uday Kumar B opined that the knowledge should be extended beyond classroom syllabus and examination.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He, meanwhile, advised the students to enrich their knowledge by getting acquainted with the history of their region. Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Dr R Selvamani presided over the programme. Additional Deputy Commissioner M J Roopa, Department of Kannada and Culture Assistant Director Rajesh G were present.</p>
<p class="title">Able rulers, such as Rani Abbakka of Ullal and Chennabhairadevi of Saluva dynasty, did not get their due recognition in the history, despite exhibiting a great deal of valour and patriotism, lamented former History Professor Dr Pundikai Ganapaiah Bhat.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He was speaking during a seminar on ‘Women Rulers of Tulunadu’ held as a part of Ullalada Veerarani Abbakka Utsava, organised by district administration and the Department of Kannada and Culture, at Ravindra Kala Bhavan on the University College campus, Mangaluru, on Thursday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Bhat stated that Chennabhairadevi of Saluva dynasty, the last ruler of Haduvalli Nagire (Gerusoppe) kingdom which is now part of Uttara Kannada district, was one among the<br />unsung warriors of Indian history. “Chennabhairadevi, who was a good administrator, reigned from 1554 to 1606. She was the contemporary of Rani Abbakka who fought against Portuguese.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Chennabhairadevi was nicknamed as the ‘Queen of Pepper’ as the best quality pepper grown in her kingdom was exported to European countries in large quantities during her times”, he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Tumkur University History department Head Dr Kotresh presided over the session.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Inaugurating the seminar earlier, Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh stated that the people’s participation plays an important role in making programmes like Veerarani Abbakka Utsava successful.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Abbakka Rani was the first ruler, who gave a befitting reply to the Portuguese who invaded the coast during fifteenth century AD.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The ideals of Rani Abbakka should be passed on to the generations to come, she added. University College Principal Dr Uday Kumar B opined that the knowledge should be extended beyond classroom syllabus and examination.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He, meanwhile, advised the students to enrich their knowledge by getting acquainted with the history of their region. Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Dr R Selvamani presided over the programme. Additional Deputy Commissioner M J Roopa, Department of Kannada and Culture Assistant Director Rajesh G were present.</p>