Question

With reference to Nationalism and the birth of Indian National Congress explain:
a) Role of Dadabhai naroji​

Answer 1

Answer :

Naoroji was a prominent figure and play a significant role in Indian national movement. In 1866, Dadabhai Naoroji founded in London the East Indian Association for propagating the cause of India. In his book, poverty and unbritish rule in India, he exposes the economic exploitation of India under British rule.

Answer 2

Naoroji was one of the founding members of the Indian National Congress. His book Poverty and Un-British Rule in India brought attention to the draining of India's wealth into Britain. In it he explained his wealth drain theory. He was also a member of the Second International along with Kautsky and Plekhanov.