Question

The government of Travancore made a landmark proclamation in 1865 granting the tenants, ownership of lands, they cultivated. Which was that proclamation?

• A. Kudiyanma Niyamam
• B. Pandarappatta Vilambaram
• C. Tenants Act of 1929
• D. Janmi Kudiyan Act

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Pandarappatta Vilambaram

• The Pandarappatta Vilambaram was issued in the year 1865 (Malayalam Era: 1040 M.E.) by the Princely State of Travancore.

• Ruler & Dewan: It was proclaimed by the ruler of Travancore, Maharaja Ayilyam Thirunal Rama Varma, under the administration of the visionary Dewan Sir T. Madhava Rao.

• Popular Title: Due to its progressive and revolutionary nature, this proclamation is widely known as the 'Magna Carta of the Travancore peasants' or the 'Magna Carta of land reforms' in Travancore.