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Research Paper | History | Volume 15 Issue 8, August 2026 | Pages: 1854 - 1856 | India
The Legendary Resistance of 1921: (Malabar Rebellion), Historical Narration Untold Stories
Abstract: The 1921 uprising in the Malabar region grew from long-standing resistance to British rule, landlord control, and the hardships faced by poor farmers. This article focuses on Anakayam and nearby areas, where leaders such as Wariyamkunnath Kunjahammad Haji, Kazhukunnummal Koyamuhaji, Appankulam Moideen, Pantallur Tami, and Ossan Aidru became closely associated with the struggle. It presents the rebellion mainly as a peasant and anti-colonial movement in which people from different communities took part. Particular attention is given to the killing of retired police inspector K. V. Chekutty, who was regarded by the rebels as a supporter of British authority. Historical accounts differ sharply over what happened after his death, especially the claim that his severed head was carried on a spear to Manjeri. By bringing together these conflicting narratives, the article shows how memory, oral testimony, family accounts, and written histories have shaped later interpretations of the event. It also argues that communal violence did occur during the wider unrest, but that such incidents alone do not fully explain the political and agrarian roots of the 1921 resistance.
Keywords: Malabar Rebellion, Anakayam, Wariyamkunnath Kunjahammad Haji, Peasant Resistance, K. V. Chekutty
How to Cite?: Prabhakaran Cheenampatta, Vatta Kandathil, Dr. Manisha Dixit, "The Legendary Resistance of 1921: (Malabar Rebellion), Historical Narration Untold Stories", Volume 15 Issue 8, August 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1854-1856, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26810142031, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26810142031