Question

why early natinalist are known as moderate?​

Answer 1

MODERATES:

• The leaders like Dadabhai Naroji, Gopala Krishna Gokhale, Surendranath Banarjee etc are considered as moderates.

• The moderate leaders adopted peaceful and Constitutional methods to meet their demands.

• Hence, these leaders are known as 'Moderates'.

• They also followed prayers, petition, protest and mediation method.

• The period between 1885 - 1905 is known as 'Moderate phase'.

• Moderate leaders mainly demanded development of education, medical and health facilities etc.

• However, some leaders of Indian National Congress opposed the moderate leaders.