Evolution of 19th and 20th century socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu

Madras Mahajana Sabha

• Madras Mahajana Sabha was started in 1884.
• The Madras Mahajana Sabha, established in 1884, was associated with political activities and political awareness.
• PYQs have asked about the year of establishment and activities of the Madras Mahajana Sabha.

Justice Party and South Indian Liberal Federation

• The early name of the Justice Party was South Indian Liberal Federation.
• South Indian Liberal Federation is referred to as the organisation associated with the Justice Party.
• The Justice Party is associated with the year 1916 in the PYQs.
• The Non-Brahmin Manifesto was released in 1916.

Ayothidasa and Social Movements

• Ayothidasa is associated with social and political movements in Tamil Nadu during the 19th and 20th centuries.
• Ayothidasa founded the Dravida Mahajana Sabha in 1891.
• The first conference of the Dravida Mahajana Sabha was held at the Nilgiris.
• Ayothidasa established the Sakya Buddhist Society.
• He published the newspaper ‘One Paise Tamilan’.

Paraiyar Mahajan Sabha and Rettaimalai Srinivasan

• Rettaimalai Srinivasan founded and led the Paraiyar Mahajan Sabha, which later became known as the Adi-Dravida Mahajana Sabha.
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