Question

Examine the role of moderates in the Indian nationalist struggle

Answer 1

They made the people realise the economic content and character of British imperialism. In doing so, they weakened the foundations of British rule in India. ... They also passed The Indian Councils Act of 1892. These achievements served as the basis for nationalist movements in later years by extremist leaders

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Answer 2

Answer:

The Moderates were the one who dominate the affairs of the Indian National Congress from 1885-1905. They were Indians but in reality British in taste, intellect, opinions and morality. They believed in patience, steadiness, conciliation and union. The leader of the first phase of the National Movement were A.O. Hume, W.C. Banerjee, Surendra Nath Banerjee, Dadabhai Naoroji, Feroze Shah Mehta, Gopalakrishna Gokhale, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, Badruddin Tyabji, Justice Ranade, G.Subramanya Aiyar etc. They were called moderates because they appeal through petitions, speeches and articles loudly professing loyalty to the British Raj.