Actor kuyili biography

Women Commando of Velu Nachiyar

For the Indian film actress, see Kuyili (actress).

Veeramangai Kuyili (died 1780) was an army commander of queen Velu Nachiyar who participated in campaigns against the East India Company in the 18th century.

She belongs to the Paraiyar(sambavar) community . She is considered the first suicide bomber and "first woman martyr" in Indian history.^[1][2][3][4]

Biography

Kuyili was born in the 18th century at Kudanchavadi, near Sivagangai district.

Her father was a farmer.

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Her mother was also known for her bravery and is said to have died while fighting with a wild bull to save her fields from being destroyed. Kuyili was a devout commander of Velu Nachiyar and repeatedly saved her life. On one such occasion, when she discovered that her Silambam teacher was actually a spy, she took action to save the queen immediately.

On another occasion, when the queen was attacked during her sleep, she att