The descriptions match Rettai Malai Srinivasan (also known as R. Srinivasan), a prominent Dalit leader from Tamil Nadu. He was honored with titles like Rao Sahib, Rao Bahadur, and Divan Bahadur by the British government for his public service. His autobiography, "Jeeviya Saritha Surukkam" (A Brief Autobiography), is considered one of the earliest autobiographies in Tamil and by a Dalit leader. He was a key figure in the early Dalit movement and was instrumental in founding the Adi Dravida Mahajana Sabha in 1893, an important organization for the upliftment of Dalits (Adi Dravidars).
Identify the Personality: (a) He was honoured with such titles as Rao Sahib, Rao Bahadur and Divan Bahadur for his selfless social services he did for the marginalized in the caste order. (b) His autobiography is Jeeviya Saritha Surukkam which is one of the earliest autobiographies. (c) He founded the Adi Dravida Mahajana Sabha. Who he is?
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Social Religious Movement (Anti-Caste Movements: Jyotiba Phule, Satya Shodhak Samaj, Sree Narayana Guru)
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