Question

When and why was the printing press introduced in India?analyse its role in India's freedom

Answer 1

From the 16th century onwards European began to establish printing press in several part of india. In 1778 culcatta had its first printing press.

Answer 2

In 1778 it was introduced in Calcutta to spread the news .

The role of the press in the national movement are as follows :

1. The press spread the ideas of patriotism and modern liberalism .

2. The press preached liberty , equality , fraternity and justice .

3. It made daily criticism on the unjust policies of the Government.

4. It exposed the true nature of the British rule.

5. It made possible the exchange of views among different social groups.

6. It made the Indians aware about events around the World .

Some of the prominent newspapers of the century was :

• The Bengali.
• The Hindu.
• Amrit Baazar Patrika .
• The Pioneer.
• The Times of India .
• The Statesmen .