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The day Maruthiruvar and 540 other soldiers were hanged by the Occupying British Empire

The day Maruthiruvar and 540 other soldiers were hanged by the Occupying British Empire

The day Maruthiruvar and 540 other soldiers were hanged by the Occupying British Empire at Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu after 150 days of continuous fighting for their freedom against them. (Year 1801). “Rather than to survive on our knees, it’s better to stand, resist and die trying.” # Maruth_Brothers Today, we remember the 543 individuals, including #Maruth_Brothers, Muthukaruppan, Servai, their male heirs and resilient soldiers of Maruthiru, who valiantly sacrificed their lives in the struggle against the occupying British empire armed forces on this hallowed ground.

Their heroic deaths reverberate through history, contributing to the liberation of the Tamil Motherland. – “Tirupathur Massacre” was carried out by Colonel Agnew today. Let us carry in our hearts the deeds and legacy of the great heroes of the Tamil nation. The Marudhu brothers remain an important part of Tamil history, symbolizing the unity they brought to the struggle against colonial oppression and occupation of Tamil indigenous sovereign lands.

 

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