Dheeran Chinnamalai Memorial Statue - Historical landmark in Sankari - Salem, India

Dheeran chinnamalai memorial statue Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday announced that a memorial would be built for the 18th century freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai at Sankagiri Fort, where he was hanged by the British He fought many battles against the British East India Company successfully, including battle at Cauvery in 1801, at Odanilai in 1802 and battle at Arachalur in 1804. He was caught by the British and hanged at Sankari Fort in Salem district on the day of Aadi Perukku on July 31, 1805.

Dheeran Chinnamalai was born on 17 April 1756 in Melapalayam, Chennimalai near Erode, Tamil Nadu. His birthname was Theerthagiri. - Dheeran Chinnamalai was one of the main commanders in the Polygar Wars, notably during the Second Polygar War that took place in 1801-1802. He was trained by French military in modern warfare alongside Tipu Sultan to fight against the British East India company and helped in victories against the British at Chitheswaram, Mazahavalli and Srirangapatna. After Kattabomman and Tipu Sultan's deaths, Chinnamalai sought the help of Marathas and Maruthu Pandiyar to attack the British at Coimbatore in 1800. British forces managed to stop the armies of the allies and hence Chinnamalai was forced to attack Coimbatore on his own. His army was defeated and he escaped from the British forces.[2] Chinnamalai engaged in guerrilla warfare and defeated the British in battles at Cauvery in 1801, Odanilai in 1802 and Arachalur in 1804.[1] Chinnamalai was betrayed by his cook Nallapan and was captured by the British sepoys in 1805.[2] He was hanged at Sankagiri Fort along with his two brothers on 31 July 1805 on the day of Aadi Perukku.[1][2][3] Dheeran Chinnamalai memorial at Sankagiri Statues and memorials commemorating Dheeran Chinnamalai exist in Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Erode and Odanilai.[4][1][5] On 31 July 2005, a commemorative postage stamp commemorating him was released by India Post.[6][7] Until 1997, Tiruchirapalli division of Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation was known as Dheeran Chinnamalai Transport Corporation.[8] Until 1996, Karur district was known as Dheeran Chinnamalai district.[9][10] The headquarters of Erode Municipal Corporation are named after him.[11] -

He allied himself with the King of Mysore, Tipu Sultan, to rescue India from the British. The alliance of Chinnamalai and Tipu Sultan saw great success in the three battles fought in Mysore against the British. Enraged by this, the British devised a new war strategy.[3] After fighting alongside Tipu Sultan against the British at Srirangapatna, he went back to Odanilai and built a fortress following the demise of Tipu Sultan.[4] Chinnamalai is one of the commanders in the Polygar Wars, notably during the Second Polygar War that took place in 1801-1802.[5] After Kattabomman and Tipu Sultan's deaths in 1799, Chinnamalai sought the help of Dhondia Wagh and Maruthu Pandiyar and lead the local Pattakarars, notably Varanavasi Gounder and Vella Gounder of Erode, Chinnamalai's sister's husband Kumara Vellai of Perundurai and Somandurai Muchadayandi Vanaraya Gounder of Pollachi; Vettuva Gounder Pattakarars Appachi Gounder of Paramathi-Velur and Aravakurichi Periya Thambi; the Naicker Polygars of Dhali, Virupakshi and Ramagiri among others, to attack the British at Coimbatore in 1800.[5] British forces managed to stop the armies of the allies and hence Chinnamalai was forced to attack Coimbatore along with the above Polygars of Kongu Nadu. His army was defeated and he escaped from the British forces.[6] Chinnamalai engaged in guerrilla warfare and defeated the British in battles at Cauvery in 1801, Odanilai kangeyam in 1802 and Arachalur in 1804.[2]

Place is neatly made for the freedom fighter. It would be much better if they had engraved the history of the great founder also. Only memorial and photo placed there.

Its a memorial statue place of Dheeran Chinnamalai. Every year will be having the mani vizha on the tamil month of Aadi 1.

This place is located on the main road and is easily accessible. This place is well maintained and is symbolic remembrance of the great freedom fighter Theeran Chinnamalai of Tamilnadu. It's free for the public to go and view and it's usually empty with occasional tourists except on important days

Peace full and relaxing ,very good place and guruji

Superb place. Every Indian need to visit the place & tribute to him