At a time when society stood in the way of women’s education, a determined girl born in Madras broke barriers in the 1930s and earned a remarkable reputation as a historian, though she lived only for 34 years. C. Minakshi, whose 120th birth anniversary passed on September 12, became the first woman to receive a doctorate from the University of Madras in 1936. She established herself as a leading authority on Pallava history and produced work remarkable for its depth and breadth.
The archival reports in The Hindu throw light on Minakshi’s determination and contribution to history.
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