Question

On 26 July 1859, ..................... proclaimed the right of Channar women and all other caste women to wear upper clothes

• A. Sri Uthram Thirunal Marthandavarma
• B. Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma
• C. Balarama Varma
• D. Ayilyam Thirunal Rama Varma

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Sri Uthram Thirunal Marthandavarma

Channar Revolt

• It happened in the erstwhile princely state of Travancore.

• It is also referred to as Marumarakkal Samaram. Protest to cover the upper body, Channar revolt was started on 4th January 1859.

• On 26 July 1859, Sri Uthram Thirunal Marthandavarma proclaimed the right of Channar women and all other caste women to wear upper clothes