Kandukuri veeresalingam autobiography vs biography

Rao Bahadur Kandukuri Veeresalingam Pantulu was considered as the ‘Father of renaissance movement in Telugu.’ He was born on 16 April at Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh.

He was a social reformer and writer at Madras Presidency, under British rule. This article briefly shares the chronology of important events in his life including his 5 important works.

Aspirants would find this article very helpful while preparing for the IAS Exam.

Kandukuri Veeresalingam Biography

1. Veeresalingam was born to an orthodox Brahmin family as the son of Subbarayudu and Poornamma.

   He lost his father when he was just four and was raised by his paternal uncle.

2. He studied in local schools where his academic brilliance and good nature earned him accolades.
3. After completing his matriculation in , Veeresalingam started work as a school teacher in a village.
4. Veeresalingam was a scholar of three languages namely, Telugu, Sanskrit and Englis