The tomb of the celebrated historical giant and reputed warrior Veera Pazhassi is a historical monument that has laid his great memories on the sands of time. It is a protected monument under the department. A small site museum is also functioning here.
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja belonged to kottayam royal family. He revolted against the British revenue policy by organising the tribals like Kurichiyas and Kurumbas of Wayanad. His strong guerilla warfare could successfully resist the wicked British forces several times. He succeded in winning the full support of his people in this long war with the foreign power. At last due to the ingratitude of some of his fellowmen, the 'Lion of Kerala' had to surrender. But before being captured by the British he is said to have committed suicide on 30th November 1805. The dead body of the great patriot was brought at Mananthavadi in the leadership of T.H.Baber the then sub collector of Malabar and buried there with all respect.
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