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There were major revolts in Kerala during the independence movement in the 20th century; most notable among them is the 1921 Malabar Rebellion and the social struggles in Travancore. In the Malabar Rebellion, Mappila Muslims of Malabar rebelled against the British Raj. [169] The Battle of Pookkottur adorns an important role in the rebellion. [170]
The British crown gained control over Northern Kerala (including the Kingdom of Kingdom of Kolathunadu and the Kingdom of Calicut) and through the creation of the Malabar District. The British also allied with the Kingdom of Travancore and the Kingdom of Cochin in the southern part of the state, until India won its independence in 1947.
Indian independence activists from Kerala (109 P) Pages in category "Indian independence movement in Kerala" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.
Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum won the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award, India's most prestigious literary award, in 1960. It also received the Asan Centenary Award in 1973, a special award given by the Kerala Sahitya Akademi for the most outstanding work since Independence.
Memorial at Kallara. Pangode and Kallara are adjoining villages 45 km northeast of the capital of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.These villages had been in the attention of Travancore Royal Family and later that of the representatives of the British Raj because the area was known for spices such as pepper, ginger, areca nut and betel.
Following the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, the Malabar District of Madras state merged with Travancore-Cochin to form the new state of Kerala on 1 November 1956. The merger helped the Communist Party of India to increase their base in the region. [4] The ruling Indian National Congress lost the prominence due to the factionalism within the ...
Kerala (English: / ˈ k ɛr ə l ə / ⓘ / KERR-ə-lə; Malayalam: [keːɾɐɭɐm] ⓘ), is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. [16] It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South Canara, and Travancore.
Kerala Piravi, marks the birth of the state of Kerala in southern India.The state of Kerala was created on 1 November 1956, long after the Independence of India.Before this, it was three major provinces and several outlying regions under various rulers.