Question

why Kattabomman was hanged

Answer 1

Kattabomman was betrayed by the then ruler of the kingdom of Pudukkottai to the British on 1 October 1799. He was subsequently arrested at Kayathar, interrogated till 16 October 1799 and was hanged publicly.

Answer 2

Kattabomman was betrayed by the then ruler of the kingdom of Pudukottai Vijaya Raghunatha Tondaiman to the British on 1 October 1799. He was subsequently arrested at Kayathar, interrogated till 16 October 1799 and sentenced to public hanging.