Battle of Pookkottur 1921
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About the battle
The Battle of Pookkottur was a battle that the Mappilas of Malabar fought against the British army during anti-colonial struggles in the Malabar province of Northern Kerala, India. The battle took place on 26 August 1921 at Pookkottur in Malappuram district. The Indian forces were led by Vadakkuveettil Mohammed, the Secretary of the Khilafat Committee in the Malabar region. He led the force of Variyankunnath Kunjahammad Haji, while Cuthbert Buxton Lancaster and Captain P. McEnroy led the British force. The battle played an important role in the Malabar rebellion.
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