Question

Sort the events that occurred after the Marudhu brothers issued the Tiruchirappalli Proclamation in June, 1801.

• A. Many joined Chinna Marudhu
• B. British reinforcements
• C. Defeat of Piranmalai and Kalayarkoil
• D. Annexation of Sivagangai

Answer 1

Many Palayakkarars joined to help Chinna Marudhu after the Tiruchirappalli Proclamation was issued. The British consolidated their forces and began attacking the rebels of Thanjavur and Tiruchirappalli, and the rebel army was defeated at Piranmalai and Kalayarkoil. Sivagangai was annexed under the command of Colonel Agnew and Colonel Innes. This was the end of the rebellion.