Sangolli Rayanna was a loyal follower of Rani Chennamma. A brave freedom fighter, he emerged from the rank of common people. After Chennamma’s imprisonment he assumed the leadership of Kittur resistance and organised an army. He attacked British offices and looted their treasuries. Adept in Guerilla warfare, Rayanna was like a frightening dream to the British .
As the British could not defeat him, they resorted to foul means They bribed a few persons who turned traitors. They captured Rayanna by deceit and handed him over to the British. Soon Rayanna and his associates were hanged.
