Ayyankali
Sign in to saveAyyankali (28 August 1863 – 18 June 1941) was an Indian social reformer, educator, economist, lawmaker, and revolutionary leader. He worked for the advancement of oppressed people in the princely state of Travancore. His struggles resulted in many changes that improved the socio-political structure of Kerala. His determined and relentless efforts transformed the lives of Dalits. He is known as the King of Pulaya.
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- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- British Raj
- Place of birth
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Place of death
- Madras Presidency
- Occupation
- politician
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- Ayyankali c. 1901-1908 (cropped).png
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- Ayyankali
- date of birth
- 1863-08-28
- date of death
- 1914-01-01
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Ayyankali (28 August 1863 – 18 June 1941) was an Indian social reformer, educator, economist, lawmaker, and revolutionary leader. He worked for the advancement of oppressed people in the princely state of Travancore. His struggles resulted in many changes that improved the socio-political structure of Kerala. His determined and relentless efforts transformed the lives of Dalits. He is known as the King of Pulaya.
==Background==
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