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Kittur Rani Channamma Memorial Government Museum Kittur

Kitturu Rani Chennamma Museum

 

 

Type of Museum

Archaeological

Year of Establishment

10th January 1967

Ownership& Governance

Department of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage

History/Background

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kittur Rani Channamma Memorial Govt Museum is Located inside Kittur Fort near Natinal Highway No 4.  has been Established in memory of Rani Chennamma. It was established at the instance of Sir S.R.Kanti, the then Education Minister of Karnataka Govt.and inaugurated by Smt.Indira Gandhi the then Prime minister on 10 January 1967. The Museums has 4 Galleries.  Presently around 626 objects are Collection in this Museum.. The Aricles of Desai Family, Sculptures, Inscriptions, Hero stones, Wooden Carving Objects,Coins and Modern Paintings  are displayed in the Museum.

Measurement

44m(East to West) 40.30m (North to South total area including garden)

Importance

Historically one of the most important places that shot into prominence in the early decades of 19th century owing to its role in the National Freedom Struggle. It was then an Administrative Head Quarters with a fortified Palace of small principality under the ruling chiefs of Desai Family.

 

The most celebrated in the family was Rani Chennamma who with her trusted associates such as Sangolli Rayanna etc., gave surprisingly and amazingly a very tough fight.  Rani chennamma was the first Queen who fought a violent battle against the British and won this historic battle.  In her memory a Site Museum has been established in the Palace premises.

Collections

Historical Relics:

 

Inscriptions and sculptures of the region of Belagavi and more  articles belonging to the Deasi family symbolising the sacrifice made by Chennamma in the National Freedom Struggle.

 

Articles of the Desai family

 

In the showcases here are displayed Swords, Shields, Royal dresses, Wooden architectural members  of the Palace that was partially destroyed deliberately victorious  by the British, such as doors and windows the interior parts of which are exquisitely carved into different geometrical designs.  Locks, Potterys, Soldier Dresses, Arms and Armoury in 18 th Century AD like Sword, Spike, Chilakattu, Dandapatti, Shields, Canon, Canon Balls, Knife with Brass Hilt,  Terracotta beads, Shell bangle pieces, Glass bangle pieces, Pottery pieces.

Coins:

 

The Museum has total 152 coins collections.  Out of  these coins, one hundred and thirty two coins are of Copper, eight coins are of Silver, Six Coins are Aloy and Six coins are  Brass.  These coins are ascribable to 17th, 18th , 19th and 20th centuries.  Though not of much antiquarian value, these coins show the currency system in India and show how artistically they are manufactured.

 

Most of Coins are: Rama,Tanka, Marata Period like Madava Roa Shinde, Shivaji Roa Shinde, Bijapura Sultans (persion Inscriptions),Victoria Empress, Queen Victoria, Edward-VII  George-V,VI, Krishnaraja Odeyar Quarter Anna, Half Anna, Paisa etc.,  

 

Paintings:

 

In this Gallery are displayed some of the select paintings of Modern Art of varieties, diverse styles and subjects, creative and realistic by the artists of the region. Keen perception, three dimensional effect, harmonious colour blending and highly individualistic technique characterise these art works. Paintings displayed in this Museum are typical examples of different varieties. There are 99 paintings in this museum. Artist used Water colour, oil colour and pen Sketch. Vyakyana by M Veerappa, Basaveswara temple by P.R Tippeswamy, Fakeer by M.A Chatty, Queen Channamma by M veerappa, Queen Channamma with Gurusiddappa by M.A Chatti, Rani channamma with British Children by Damodar Shettigar, Death of Thaekery by K.V Pralhad Scenes are  displayed in the Museum. A visit to this museum therefore is most welcome as it is inspiringly interesting, informative of a very important and memorable episode in the history of the National Freedom Struggle of our great nation.

Sculptures:

 

There are numerous Stone Sculpture of different styles and kinds, religious and mundane and inscriptions of historical impotance, datable from early Chalukyan (circa 500-753) to the post – Vijayanagara (1561 and after). Some of the most noteworthy sculptures are Ananda Tandava Nrutya Siva, one of the rarest specimens' Mahishamardini seated on the lion chasing the fleeing Mahishasura, realistic and dynamic, also one of the rare forms of  the goddess, representing a Puranic  episode both of  circa 8th century ; dancing Madanika of superb workmanship, beauty and grace. Dancing figures, Vishnu, Naga Stones, Saraswati, Shanmukha, Saptamatrukas, Parshvanatha  in khadgasana, the 23rd Jainathirtankara, serene and of excellent  workmanship  Hero Stones and Mahasati Stones, etc..

Timing

All days are open from 10:00AM to 05:30PM

Suitable season for visit

All Season

Approach by Air

Belagavi,Hubli and Bengalore

Approach by Train

Dharwad, Belagavi

Local Transport

Buses, Autorikshas, Taxis etc.

Contact

Assistant Curator, Kittur Rani channamma Memorial Government Museum, Fort complex, Kittur -591115.

Phone: 08288-286423

email: govtmuseumkittur1amh@gmail.com

 

Last Updated: 14-10-2020 04:29 PM Updated By: Approver


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