Eduqo
Modern Indian History›Ch 6: Road to Independence›Dalit and Backward Class Movements
Core social reform milestones for Indian competitive exams
Master the leaders, dates, and locations of social justice movements like Vaikom, Mahad, and Self-Respect because SSC and state exams frequently ask direct match and chronology questions.
Memory Hooks
| Movement | Year | Leader / Region |
|---|---|---|
| SNDP Movement | 1903 | Narayana Guru (Kerala) |
| Vaikom Satyagraha | 1924 | K. Kelappan (Kerala) |
| Mahad Satyagraha | 1927 | B.R. Ambedkar (Maharashtra) |
| Self-Respect Movement | 1925 | E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar) |
Ambedkar
(Mahad Satyagraha Leader)
Mahad Satyagraha Leader
Led the historic Mahad tank water entry in 1927.
Periyar
(Self-Respect Founder)
Self-Respect Founder
Started the Self-Respect Movement in Tamil Nadu in 1925.
Narayana Guru
(SNDP Yogi)
SNDP Yogi
Propounded one caste, one religion, one God for humanity.
K. Kelappan
(Vaikom Campaigner)
Vaikom Campaigner
Spearheaded the Vaikom temple road entry satyagraha.
Self-Respect Movement started in 1920Self-Respect Movement started in 1925
Periyar launched the Self-Respect Movement in Tamil Nadu in 1925, not 1920.
Vaikom Satyagraha took place in MaharashtraVaikom Satyagraha took place in Kerala
Vaikom Satyagraha (1924) was fought in Travancore, Kerala for temple entry roads.
Mahad Satyagraha was led by PeriyarMahad Satyagraha was led by Ambedkar
Mahad Satyagraha in 1927 was led by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to secure water rights.
Q1.Who among the following founded the Self-Respect Movement in 1925?
Q2.The Mahad Satyagraha of 1927 was organized primarily for which purpose?