ROLE OF WOMEN IN NATIONAL MOVEMENT: A STUDY ON THILLAIYADI VALLIYAMMAI

Abstract

The colonisation of western powers had lot of impact on the socio-economic and cultural life of the common people in various parts of the world. In India the worst affected were the peasants. The Indians settled in various parts of the world in various colonies also suffered due to various inhuman acts and working conditions. There were many leaders representing to secure the rights of the Indians suffering in various colonies. One such leader and worth mentioning was Thillaiyadi Valliyammai of Tarangambadi. She was Indian born in the soil of South Africa, fought and lost her life for the rights of the depressed sections of people including the Indians. This article pictures the role of Valliyammai in the national movement.