Question

How did Kandukuri Veeresalingam contribute to the social reform in Andhra Pradesh

Answer 1

Explanation:

Veeresalingam Kandukuri (1848-1919) and Paravastu Chinnayasuri are considered prophets of Modern Andhra. Veeresalingam awakened Andhras out of their suffocating medieval orthodox customs and superstitions. He was not only a reformer, but also a literary activist. His literary activities were varied. He was the first to write a Telugu novel, Telugu drama, books on natural sciences and history in Telugu, and Telugu prose for women. He was considered the father of renaissance in Andhra.

Answer 2

Answer:

Kandukuri Veeresalingam played a very important role in the social reform in Andhra Pradesh:

1. His major contribution was in Womens education,Widow remarriage

and Caste Reforms

2. He launched a Rajahmundry Social Reform Association in 1878 and worked towards caste equality in the Andhra Region

3. He played a major role in the establishment of several schools for untouchables and working class peoples