Tamil Nadu Timeline

C. W. Damodaram Pillai

3 events, 1858 to 1885.

  1. 1858

    1. 1858ChennaiEducation

      University of Madras holds its first B.A. examination

      The University of Madras, founded in 1857, conducted its first Bachelor of Arts examination; C. W. Damodaram Pillai was among its first candidates.

  2. 1868

    1. 1868ChennaiLiterature

      Damodaram Pillai prints Tolkappiyam with Senavaraiyar's commentary

      C. W. Damodaram Pillai published the Sollathikaram of the Tolkappiyam with the medieval commentary of Senavaraiyar, an early printed edition of the grammar.

  3. 1885

    1. 1885ChennaiLiterature

      C. W. Damodaram Pillai publishes Tolkappiyam commentary

      C. W. Damodaram Pillai published the Porulatikaram of the Tolkappiyam with Nachinarkiniyar's commentary, part of his revival of ancient Tamil texts.