compare the images of bharat mata and germania as were used to uniting the people by generating a feeling of nationalism
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(a) The Image of Germania was the symbol of German nation, whereas, the image of Bharat Mata was the symbol of Indian nation.
(b) Both images inspired nationalists to work hard to unify their respective countries and to attain a liberal nationhood.
(c) The Image of Bharat Mata is different from that of Germania in the sense that the former reflects the religious basis of its making.
(d) The image of Bharat Mata painted by Abanindranath Tagore presents an image that is calm, composed, spiritual and divine. Germania on the other hand, displays ideals like liberty, justice and republic.
(e) As the nationalist movement develop, more icons came to be seen in the image of Bharat Mata which represented power and authority. This image appears to be more akin to the image of Germania where she holds a sword and shield.
(f) The Bharat Mata has been portrayed as an ascetic figure while Germania displays an independent and heroic woman.
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