Highlight the essence of the Tiruchirappalli Proclamation of 1801.

1.	Highlight the essence of the Tiruchirappalli Proclamation of 1801.
Answer» 1. The proclamation of 1801 was an early call to the Indians to unite against the British. 2. Many Palayakkars rebelled together, especially Chinna Maruthu collected nearly 20,000 men to challenge British. 3. But the Rajas of Pudukkottai, Ettayapuram and Thanjavur supported British. 4. So, in May 1801, English attacked the rebels in Thanjavur and Trichy rebels failed. 5. Though the Palayakkarars fell to the English, their exploits and sacrifices inspired later generation. 6. The rebellion of Marudhu brothers is a land mark event in the history of Tamil Nadu. 7. It is also known as “South Indian Rebellion”.

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1. The proclamation of 1801 was an early call to the Indians to unite against the British.

2. Many Palayakkars rebelled together, especially Chinna Maruthu collected nearly 20,000 men to challenge British.

3. But the Rajas of Pudukkottai, Ettayapuram and Thanjavur supported British.

4. So, in May 1801, English attacked the rebels in Thanjavur and Trichy rebels failed.

5. Though the Palayakkarars fell to the English, their exploits and sacrifices inspired later generation.

6. The rebellion of Marudhu brothers is a land mark event in the history of Tamil Nadu.

7. It is also known as “South Indian Rebellion”.

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