Question

how did the growing nationalism of india became mass of nation in 1900's

Answer 1

Indian nationalism developed as a concept during the Indian independence movement fought against the colonial British Raj. The origins of Indian nationalism at the provincial level can be found from the early days of Company rule. The rise of nationalism in British India was both a response to and an imitation of the British Raj and western advances. There was no concept of an Indian nation prior to British rule. Indian nationalism is an instance of territorial nationalism, inclusive of all its people, despite their diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds. It continues to strongly influence the politics of India and reflects an opposition to the sectarian strands of Hindu nationalism and Muslim nationalism.