Rani Abbakka Chowta, also known as Abbakka Mahadevi, was born in the Chowta dynasty in Ullal, Karnataka, India.
Rani Abbakka Chowta is remembered for her valiant efforts to resist Portuguese colonial expansion along the coastal regions of Karnataka in the 16th century.
She fiercely defended her kingdom against Portuguese attacks and successfully repelled several invasions.
Rani Abbakka Chowta is revered as a symbol of courage and resistance in Indian history.
Her legacy continues to inspire generations, and she is celebrated as a folk hero in Karnataka.