Question

Who was the founder of "Ezhava Mahasabha"

• A. Sree Narayana Guru
• B. Dr palpu
• C. Vagbadanandha
• D. Kumara gurudevan

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Dr palpu

• Dr. Padmanabhan Palpu was a pivotal figure in the social reform movements of Kerala, particularly in advocating for the rights of the Ezhava community

• Dr. Palpu was born on – 2 November 1863

• Palpu’s childhood name – Kuttiyappi

• Travancore Ezhava Sabha was founded by – Dr. Palpu (1896)

• Number of signatories to the Ezhava Memorial – 13,176

• Second Ezhava Memorial was dedicated in 1900 to – Lord Curzon

• Third signatory to the Malayali Memorial – Dr. Palpu

• Dr. Palpu was described as the “silent revolutionary of Indian history” by – Sarojini Naidu

• Dr. Palpu was described as the “political father of the Ezhavas” by – Riti Lucas

• First person from the Ezhava community to obtain a medical degree – Dr. Palpu

• Dr. Palpu met Swami Vivekananda in Mysore – 1882

• First Vice President of SNDP – Dr. Palpu