Kudanchavadi (Aged 80) born in the 18th century 1700 in Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu, India. Kuyili was an army commander of Queen Velu Nachiyar and participated in campaigns against the East India Company. She is considered the “first woman martyr” and the first suicide bomber in Indian history. Kuyili’s mother was also known for her bravery, having died while fighting a wild bull to save her fields from being destroyed.
Kuyili was a devout commander of Velu Nachiyar and repeatedly saved her life. On one occasion, she discovered that her Silambam teacher was actually a spy and took immediate action to protect the queen. On another occasion, Kuyili attacked the enemy who had attacked the queen during her sleep, injuring herself in the process. Her loyalty and bravery earned her the position of commander-in-chief of the women’s wing of the queen’s army. Kuyili later played an important role in the Sivaganga expedition of the queen.
Kuyili is known for her suicide attack in 1780 when she attacked a fort of the East India Company. She applied ghee on her body, set herself ablaze, and jumped into the Company’s armoury, securing victory for Velu Nachiyar. The Tamil Nadu Government erected a memorial in honor of Kuyili in the Sivagangai District.
Kuyili
(1700 – 1780) – (Tamilnadu)
Kudanchavadi (Aged 80) born in the 18th century 1700 in Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu, India. Kuyili was an army commander of Queen Velu Nachiyar and participated in campaigns against the East India Company. She is considered the “first woman martyr” and the first suicide bomber in Indian history. Kuyili’s mother was also known for her bravery, having died while fighting a wild bull to save her fields from being destroyed.
Kuyili was a devout commander of Velu Nachiyar and repeatedly saved her life. On one occasion, she discovered that her Silambam teacher was actually a spy and took immediate action to protect the queen. On another occasion, Kuyili attacked the enemy who had attacked the queen during her sleep, injuring herself in the process. Her loyalty and bravery earned her the position of commander-in-chief of the women’s wing of the queen’s army. Kuyili later played an important role in the Sivaganga expedition of the queen.
Kuyili is known for her suicide attack in 1780 when she attacked a fort of the East India Company. She applied ghee on her body, set herself ablaze, and jumped into the Company’s armoury, securing victory for Velu Nachiyar. The Tamil Nadu Government erected a memorial in honor of Kuyili in the Sivagangai District.
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