The Hindu population of the Travancore Kingdom, which extended from Kanyakumari in the South to Piravom in North, was 83% in 1816.
After 110 years, the Hindu population of Travancore fell to 61.5% in 1931.
Why? Kerala had the worst caste system in the Indian subcontinent. 1/5
After 110 years, the Hindu population of Travancore fell to 61.5% in 1931.
Why? Kerala had the worst caste system in the Indian subcontinent. 1/5
This is one area of Kerala's history that both the Sanghis and Liberals willfully ignore.
Casteism in Kerala was one of the worst in British India. And in the 1941 census, the Hindu population again went down to 60.21%.
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Casteism in Kerala was one of the worst in British India. And in the 1941 census, the Hindu population again went down to 60.21%.
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What happened in Travancore between 1816-1931?
Channar Revolt 1830s.
Malayali Memorial in 1891.
Villu Vandi Yathra in 1893.
Ezhava Memorial in 1896.
Agrarian Agitation in 1907.
Misrabhojanam in 1917
Vaikom Satyagraha in 1924.
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Channar Revolt 1830s.
Malayali Memorial in 1891.
Villu Vandi Yathra in 1893.
Ezhava Memorial in 1896.
Agrarian Agitation in 1907.
Misrabhojanam in 1917
Vaikom Satyagraha in 1924.
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Vaikom Satyagraha was the tipping point, after which Dalits and Ezhavas began flocking towards Christianity and Islam.
At one point in 1935, Dalit and SNDP leaders threatened mass conversation, which forced the Travancore king to pass the Temple Entry proclamation of 1936.
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At one point in 1935, Dalit and SNDP leaders threatened mass conversation, which forced the Travancore king to pass the Temple Entry proclamation of 1936.
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The Kerala you see today was vastly different from Kerala before 1947. From a Lunatic Asylum to God's own country, Kerala's ride has been a tough one, where every section of the society has played a vital role.
Image from P Bhaskaranunni's പത്തൊമ്പതാം നൂറ്റാണ്ടിലെ കേരളം.
Image from P Bhaskaranunni's പത്തൊമ്പതാം നൂറ്റാണ്ടിലെ കേരളം.
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