From 1792 until 1798, Pazhassi Rajah of Kottayam, Ravi Varma and nephews [Calicut princes of Padinjare Kovilakam] and [Kunhu Achan Crown Prince of Palghat] along with Mappila chieftain Unni Mootha Muppan and some Gouda Polygars of Coimbatore.
These turbulent figures forced the British authorities to deploy a large army of 10,000 to 15,000 men.