Question

Who was the founder of the periodical Swadeshabhimani?

• A. Vakkam Moulavi
• B. Ramakrishnapillai
• C. Dr. Palpu
• D. Kumaranasan

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Vakkam Moulavi

• Founding: Swadeshabhimani was founded on January 19, 1905, by Vakkom Abdul Khader Moulavi at Anjengo (Anchuthengu), Travancore.

• Key Details:

  • Vakkom Moulavi imported a modern printing press directly from England to launch the paper.

  • K. Ramakrishna Pillai joined as the chief editor in 1906 and made the publication famous for its fearless criticism of royal corruption and Diwan P. Rajagopalachari.

  • In September 1910, the Travancore government confiscated the press and exiled Ramakrishna Pillai.