Social Reforms in Hyderabad State Role of Various Organisations: A Study
Author : Dr. S Thirupathi
Abstract :
The Hyderabad State groaned under the autocratic rule of Nizam. They exploited the poor and innocent. The society suffered from social evils such as sati, fire walking and domestic slavery. The worst of the economic evil was Vetti in Telangana. Dowry, infant marriages and premature widowhood worsened the condition of the women in the society. Widow re-marriages were confined only to lower castes. Devadasi, prostitution, purdah was common in Muslim and Hindu communities. As the education was mere it resulted in superstitions. Contrary to this in British India the impact of western ideas brought structural changes in Indian society. It stimulated a new outlook towards social changes, an urban based educated middle class emerged. The intellectual impact of Bengal, Maharashtra and Andhra played a key role in constructive reformation movement in Hyderabad State, people grew socially and became aware due to the efforts of the missionaries and non-mulkis. Several social reform organisations established to eradicate social evils in the State. This article highlights the role of social reformers and organisations in fighting against these social evils and their efforts to reform the then society in Hyderabad State. The impact of these activities also encouraged the educated sections in overall Telangana region to work for social reforms.
Keywords :
Reforms, Social Evils, Education, Organisations, Reformers.
