Question

What were the causes for nationalism in India?

Answer 1

Indian nationalism developed as a concept during the Indian Independence movement fought against the colonial British Raj.
Scholars note that national concitiousness has always been present in India or more broadly indian sub continent, even if it was not articulated in modern term. Indian Nationalism is an instance of territorial nationalism inclusive of all it's people despite their diverse ethnic and religious background.

Answer 2

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