Question

When was Channar women given the right to cover their breast?

• A. 26 July 1859
• B. 25 June 1858
• C. 15 August 1857
• D. 5 January 1860

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 26 July 1859

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