How did the idea of nationalism develop a movement to revive Indian folklore? Give reasons.
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Fictions and history, songs and folklore, symbols and popular prints played a significant role in the nationalist struggle of India.
1. It was during the latter half of the nineteenth century that the Indian political leaders began recording folk stories sung by minstrels, and they traveled communities to assemble folk songs and sagas.
2. This was executed to enhance the traditional experience that had been abused, and destroyed by western dominance.
3. To restore the folklore, Rabindranath Tagore accumulated ballads, nursery poetry and stories, and began the movement for the folk revival.
Answer:
Fictions and history, songs and folklore, symbols and popular prints played a significant role in the nationalist struggle of India.
1. It was during the latter half of the nineteenth century that the Indian political leaders began recording folk stories sung by minstrels, and they traveled communities to assemble folk songs and sagas.
2. This was executed to enhance the traditional experience that had been abused, and destroyed by western dominance.
3. To restore the folklore, Rabindranath Tagore accumulated ballads, nursery poetry and stories, and began the movement for the folk reviva