CHAPTER 12
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy Naicker (1893–1973)
INTRODUCTION
E. V. Ramaswamy Naicker, popularly known as Periyar (Elder), held high regard in the Tamil region and was regarded as a strong leader in Indian politics. He is considered as the Father of Modern Tamil Nadu. He was born into the Naicker family, which was considered low caste among Hindus, and consequently faced social discrimination because of his caste. He launched a harsh attack on the caste system, worship, and Hindu mythology, all of which were blamed for perpetuating social injustice in India. He aimed to restore the former glory and gave a new identity to discriminated Hindus of South India as the ‘Dravidian’ race.
KEY EVENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
- 1904 Kashi Pilgrimage Incident— ...
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