Gudleppa Hallikeri
| Gudleppa Hallikeri | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 June 1906 Hosaritti, Haveri, Karnataka |
| Died | Hubli, karnataka |
| Resting place | Gandhi Grameena Gurukul, Hosaritti |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Gandhian movement, Freedom Fighter |
| Awards | Iron Man of Karnataka |
Gudleppa Hallikeri (1906–1971)[1] was an Indian freedom fighter who is a native of Hosaritti in Haveri district of Karnataka state.[2] He started a residential school Gandhi Grameena Gurukul in Hosaritti.
Hallikeri worked with many other freedom fighters such as Mahatma Gandhi, Mailara Mahadevappa and Sanikoppa, using peace protests and non-violence. There is a larger than life iron wrought statue of Gudleppa Hallikeri in his final hometown, Hubli.[citation needed]
Hallikeri actively worked with Aluru Venkata Rao in the unification of Karnataka.
Karnatak Lingayat Education Society's Gudleppa Hallikeri Arts, Science & Commerce College in Haveri, is one of the colleges in North Karnataka, named after him.[3]
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