Ayyankali

Mahatma
Ayyankali
Ayyankali c. 1901 – c. 1908
Born(1863-08-28)28 August 1863
Venganoor, Kingdom of Travancore
(present day Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India)
Died18 June 1941(1941-06-18) (aged 77)
Trivandrum, Kingdom of Travancore, British India
(present day Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India)
Spouse
Chellamma
​
(m. 1888)​
Children7

Ayyankali (28 August 1863 – 18 June 1941) was an Indian social reformer, educator, economist, lawmaker, and revolutionary leader. He worked for the advancement of oppressed people in the princely state of Travancore. His struggles resulted in many changes that improved the socio-political structure of Kerala. His determined and relentless efforts transformed the lives of Dalits. He is known as the King of Pulaya.

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