Abstract
When English education became popular, gradually it became necessary qualification for appointments in the government services. The educated people thought about the social and political matters independently. Their mind set became reasonable. The social barriers were unacceptable to them. Since the beginning of the 19th century the upper stratum of the Christian community had been becoming prominent in the state on account of education and enlightenment. The high castes gradually realized the need for change and were forced to accept new social and economic condition. Hard competition especially from Christians awakened the Hindu communities from lethargy. The Nairs and the Ezhavas were impressed by the economic progress made by the Christian community. Further they realized that the unity and solidarity of the Christian organization was what supplied its rank and file with additional strength. Consequently, they also took to English education, banking, trade and commerce.
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