Battle of Pookkottur

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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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
area	region		Vettathunad		Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1054	Battle of Koppam	battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1921	Malabar Rebellion	rebellion	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1921	Battle of Pookkottur	battle	Wikidata