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Born in 1919 in Krishnapuram village of Warangal district, ChityalaIlamma (also known as ChakkaliIlamma)played a key role as a revolutionary during the Telangana Peasants Armed struggle. Her revolt against a feudal lordto save her four acres of land when he tried to occupy it, inspired many others during the rebellion against the feudal lords of Telangana, during that epoch of history.

Ilamma is hailed as a fearless warrior, who mobilised the oppressed people mainly the farmers, agricultural labourers and other toiling masses, during the valiant armed struggle against the feudal forces.She worked actively against the Nizam government, and her house was the center for activities conducted against the feudal landlords who collaborated with the Nizam.