Quick Info
| Profession | Freedom Fighter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/11/1806 |
| Age | 40 years (died on 22, Feb, 1847) |
| Birthplace | Rupanagudi village, Uyyalawada mandal, Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh |
| Date of Death | 22/02/1847 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy was a 19th-century Indian freedom fighter who led a peasant uprising against the British East India Company in 1846-1847. | |
| He belonged to the Motati Clan of Reddys and led a revolt of about 5,000 peasants in the Nandyal district protesting changes to the traditional agrarian system, including the ryotwari system. | |
| The rebellion was suppressed by Company forces, leading to his arrest, trial, and execution by hanging in Koilkuntla. |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Uyyalawada Peddamalla Reddy |
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| Mother | Seethamma |
| Siblings | 2 |
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Career
| Served as Governor in the Military of Rayalaseema, overseeing 66 villages including Kadapa, Anantapur, and Kurnool. | |
| Led military campaigns in proxy conflicts against the British. | |
| Initiated the first major armed rebellion against British rule in Rayalaseema prior to the 1857 Indian Rebellion. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Narasimha Reddy served as the Governor in the Military of Rayalaseema, overseeing 66 villages like Kadapa, Anantpur, and Kurnool. | |
| 2. He supported military campaigns in proxy conflicts against the British. | |
| 3. He rebelled against British rule, which eventually led to his arrest, trial, and execution. | |
| 4. His head was displayed on the fort wall in Koilkuntla until 1877. | |
| 5. In 2021, Orvakal Airport was named after him in recognition of his sacrifice. | |
| 6. He was convicted of murder and treason along with 111 others; 412 rebels were acquitted and 273 released on bail. | |
| 7. Forts built by him still exist at Uyyalawada, Rupanagudi, Veldurthi, and Giddalur. |