K Jeevabharathi introduces the imaginary character Kuyili in his book "Velu Nachiyar".She was portrayed as a queen Velu Nachiyar's army commander who took part in 18th-century operations against the East India Company. She is regarded as the "first woman martyr" and the first suicide bomber in Indian history.

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Author K. Jeevabharathi initially mentioned Kuyili in his description of "Velu Nachiyar". Kuyili is a fictional character, yet many people think that she is based on a real historical individual. Another made-up incident from author Jeevabharathi's book, the dramatic suicide bombing, was heavily popularised by theatrical productions, giving her a place in popular culture. In their considerable investigation and writing on the subject, K. Rajayyan, Sanjeevi, and M. Rajendran IAS made no mention of Kuyili. There has been discussion about the fictional character's caste for a very long time. While some say Kuyili is of the Arunthathiyar caste, some say she is of the Paraiyar caste.

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In the 18th century, Kuyili was born in Kudanchavadi, close to the Sivagangai district. Her mother, who was likewise renowned for her bravery, is reported to have perished while battling a wild bull to protect her fields. As a devoted commander of Velu Nachiyar, Kuyili constantly intervened to save her life. On one such occasion, when she realised that her teacher from Silambam was really a spy, she acted to protect the queen.Another time, the queen was attacked while she was sleeping; in response, she fought back and hurt herself. She was appointed the head of the women's wing of her army after being recognised for her bravery and dedication. Later, during the queen's Sivaganga expedition, Kuyili was crucial

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Her suicide attack in 1780 made Kuyili famous. She doused herself in ghee, attacked an East India Company fort, set herself on fire, and dove into the fort's armoury, giving Velu Nachiyar the win.

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This illustrious woman's selfless act has mostly gone unrecognised. In India, Kuyili is not widely known. I'm embarrassed to admit that I didn't know about her until recently. She hadn't received a modest due until recently.

The Tamil Nadu government, led by Jayalalithaa, agreed to build a memorial in Kuyili's honour in 2013 to celebrate her heroic sacrifice. The undertaking was finished in July 2014.
The ideals of sacrifice, loyalty, bravery, courage, justice, and dharma instilled by revolutionaries like Kuyili were overshadowed by the overglorification of values like nonviolence.

Even though Kuyili isn't included in our history books, she still exists in local myths and folklore.