State any factors which resulted in unifying the people of india, with reference to western education and rediscovering india's rich heritage.
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Answer:
The factors which promoted to the growth of nationalism in India were: Economic exploitation, repressive colonial policies, socio-religious reform movements, rediscovery of India's past, influence of western education, role of the press and development of rapid means of transport and communication.
Explanation:
The Britishers provided western education in India which introduced the Indians to ideas of democracy and nationalism. These ideas changed the political thinking of Indians and brought about a national awakening. The western education opened to the newly educated Indians the floodgates of liberal European thought. When Indians studies European history, they came across ideals such as liberty, nationality, equality, rule of law and self-government.