Question

How did ideas of nationalism develop through a movement to revive Indian folklore?​

Answer 1

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How did ideas of nationalism develop through a movement to revive Indian folklore?​

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There are three ideas of nationalism develop through a movement to revive Indian folklore.

• By 19th century, Indian nationalists began recording Indian folk tales sung by various bands and for that they toured different villages to gather folk songs.
• These tales gave a true picture of traditional culture that had been corrupted and damaged by outside forces.
• It was essential to preserve this folk tradition in order to discover one's national identity and restore a sense of pride in one's past.

Answer 2

Nationalist thinkers believed that it was essential to preserve this folk tradition in order to discover one's national identity and restore a sense of pride in one's past. In Bengal, Rabindranath Tagore began collecting ballads, nursery rhymes and myths, and led the movement for the folk revival.

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