Kaneganti Hanumanthu was a

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who rebelled against

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Rule and spearheaded the

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Rebellion against tax. He was executed by the British General Rutherford. He was born in Kolagutla in the Durgi mandal which is in Palnadu in Guntur district. As a local peasant leader, he refused to pay taxes to the British and participated in a revolt over the issue. He was killed while resisting British police forces at the age of 30. The following rebellion cry is attributed to Hanumanthu: Neeru pettava, Natu vesava Kota kosava, Kuppa nurchava Endhuku kattali ra sisthu? Translation: Have you ever irrigated any land, or plant a seed in your life? Ever harvested or trashed any field? Why would I pay you any tax for what is mine?

References

Social Changes among Balijas - Sepuri Bhaskar
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