Kattabomman Revolt (Polygar Revolt)

Veera Pandya Kattabomman, the ruler of Tirunelveli, was a vassal of the Nawab of Karnataka. He had loyal and brave tribal followers. Following the attack by the Company army, the Carnatic Nawab surrendered. But Kattabomman and his assistants did not surrender. They hid in the jungle. Realizing that an attack in the jungle was unwise, the Company army made a peace treaty with Kattabomman. However, the Company army, having learned of Kattabomman's hideout, violated the terms of the treaty and attacked him. Kattabomman and his followers fought back with bows and arrows for some time. However, his friend, the Raja of Pudukkottai, took a bribe from the Company army and betrayed Kattabomman. The English captured him and hanged him.