First Non-Brahmin Conference held

When and where was the First Non-Brahmin Conference held?

(A) 1917, Chennai                                            (B) 1916, Madurai

(C) 1917, Coimbatore                              (D) 1918, Trichy

EXPLANATION

The First Non-Brahmin Conference was held in:

  • Year: 1917

  • Place: Chennai (then known as Madras)

Historical Context:

  • The Non-Brahmin Movement emerged as a response to the dominance of Brahmins in education, administration, and politics during British India, especially in the Madras Presidency.

  • The movement aimed to uplift the rights and representation of non-Brahmin communities (which included various backward and marginalized castes).

  • It laid the foundation for the Justice Party, which became the first non-Congress party to form a government in India (in Madras Presidency, 1920).

Leaders Involved:

  • Early leaders of the non-Brahmin movement included:

    • Dr. T.M. Nair

    • P. Theagaraya Chetty

    • C. Natesa Mudaliar

They were instrumental in organizing the South Indian Liberal Federation (Justice Party), and this conference was a step in mobilizing support.

Other Options (Incorrect):

Option Why It’s Incorrect
B) 1916, Madurai No conference held in 1916; Justice Party was formed that year
C) 1917, Coimbatore Wrong location
D) 1918, Trichy Later conferences happened in other places, but the first was in 1917, Chennai

✅ Therefore,

Correct Answer: A) 1917, Chennai.

First Non-Brahmin Conference held