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The famous 'Malayali Memorial' of 1891 was submitted to the Maharaja of Travancore with what primary objective?
A. To demand adequate representation for educated natives of Travancore in government service against the dominance of outsiders (non-Malayalis)✓ Correct Answer
B. To demand complete independence from British colonial rule
C. To demand immediate abolition of the Janmi land tenure system
D. To request state funding for Christian missionary schools
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Malayali Memorial of 1891 was submitted to the Maharaja of Travancore to protest the dominance of non-Malayali outsiders in high administrative posts and to demand fair public service access for educated natives. This petition marked a milestone in the early sociopolitical awakening of modern Kerala.
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