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T. S. Avinashilingam Chettiar

Indian politician (1903-1991) · India · On the map · Politicians · Died at 88

Tiruppur Subrahmanya Avinashilingam Chettiar was an Indian lawyer, politician, freedom fighter and Gandhian. He served as the Education Minister of Madras Presidency from 1946 to 1949 and was responsible for introducing Tamil as the medium of instruction.

T. S. Avinashilingam Chettiar is read about 8 times a day, in 5 languages.

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Awards

Jamnalal Bajaj Award1985
Padma Bhushan

About this person

He is also credited with having commissioned the creation of the first Tamil encyclopedia.

Country
India
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1991 · aged 88