A new play, ‘Veera Rani Abbakka,’ brings Rani Abbakka of Ullal’s story to the stage. She bravely fought Portuguese attempts to control regional trade and exploit resources. The queen employed guerrilla warfare tactics, utilizing her knowledge of local terrain effectively. Her story survived through Karnataka’s oral traditions and Yakshagana performances. The production also explores her family’s internal political tensions and matrilineal system.
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