Periyar

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Introduction Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, a radical social reformer from Tamil Nadu, is known for his fierce critique of religion, especially Hinduism, which he believed perpetuated caste-based inequality. His views have had a lasting impact on the anti-caste and rationalist movements in India. Religion and Caste Oppression Periyar argued that religious scriptures and rituals were tools […]

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E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker on Dravidian Mobilisation

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Introduction E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker, popularly known as Periyar, was a pioneering social reformer, rationalist, and political activist from Tamil Nadu. He played a crucial role in mobilizing the Dravidian identity as a counter to Brahminical dominance, caste oppression, and North Indian political hegemony. Through the Self-Respect Movement and the Dravidar Kazhagam (DK), Periyar championed the

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(a) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan on Hindu–Muslim unity (b) E.V. Ramaswamy Naicker on Dravidian Mobilisation

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[a] Sir Syed Ahmed Khan on Hindu–Muslim Unity Sir Syed Ahmed Khan (1817–1898) was a key intellectual and social reformer in 19th-century India. He played a significant role in modernizing Muslim society through education and socio-political reforms. While he is often associated with the foundation of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and Muslim modernity, he also

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