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Rao Bahadur Oyyarathu Chandu Menon (also known as O. Chandu Menon) (1847–1899) was a Malayalam language novelist from Kerala state, India. He is the author of ''Indlulekha'', the first major novel in Malayalam. ==Life== Chandu Menon was born on 9 January 1847 in Kelaloor near Pinarayi in the present day Kannur District. Chandu Menon got his first lessons from Koran Gurukkal, one of his neighbors. He learnt Sanskrit poetry, drama and grammar from Pandit Kunjanbu Nambiar. About the same time, he received English lessons from a local school and later from K. Kunjan Menon. He had higher school education in the Basel Mission Parsi Memorial School in Thalassery. While studying there he is reported to have qualified for the uncovenanted Civil Service by securing a high rank in the test for that Service. In 1864 his mother died when he was in the matriculation class and he was forced to abandon studies.〔(Biography )〕 Chandu Menon got married to Lakshmikutty Amma in 1872. The couple had six children. Chandu Menon started his career as a clerk in the government service. William Logan, author of the Malabar Manual appointed him as a clerk at Sub-Collector's office. After working in various offices in Malabar, he slowly rose to the position of a ''Munsiff'', and in 1892 became the sub-judge of Calicut.〔 Chandu Menon reportedly assisted Willam Logan in the preparation of Malabar Manual.〔(Genealogy )〕 Chandu Menon was also a social reformer. He was a member of the committee constituted to inquire on Marumakkathayam and report on the Malabar Marriages Bill. His observations on matrimony among Nairs and polyandrous matrimony of Nair women that prevailed during the time are of historical importance.〔 He was given the title of Rao Bahadur in 1898 for excellent service. Chandu Menon died on 7 September 1899 at his ''Oyyarath'' residence in Thalassery〔http://sreekeshu.xp3.biz/Thalassery%20Online/pride%20of%20tly.html〕 due to cardiac failure. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Oyyarathu Chandu Menon」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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