Question

Nationalism in India (First two parts notes)

Answer 1

Indian nationalism developed as a concept during the Indian independence movement fought against the colonial British Raj. Indian nationalism is an instance of territorial nationalism, inclusive of all its people, despite their diverse ethnic, linguistic and religious backgrounds.

Surendranath Banerjee was known as the 'father of Indian nationalism'.

Several factors contributed to the rise of Nationalism among the Indians.

Political Unification: ...

Impact of Western Education: ...

Rediscovery of Indian's glorious past: ...

Socio-Religious Reform Movements: ...

Growth of Vernacular Literature: ...

Press and Newspaper: ...

Economic Exploitation of British: ...

Racial Antagonism