Indian Freedom Movement
The Indian Freedom Movement was a long struggle by the people of India to end British rule. It started with small revolts by local kings and farmers. The first major event was the Revolt of 1857, often called the First War of Independence. Although it failed to remove the British, it planted the seed of nationalism. Nationalism means the feeling of love for one's country and the desire for self-rule. After this, the Indian National Congress (INC) was formed in 1885.
Concepts (3)
Satyagraha is a method of non-violent protest created by Mahatma Gandhi. It is based on two pillars: Truth (Satya) and Non-violence (Ahimsa). Instead of using weapons, a 'Satyagrahi' uses soul-force to change the mind of the opponent.
Satyagraha is a method of non-violent protest created by Mahatma Gandhi. It is based on two pillars: Truth (Satya) and Non-violence (Ahimsa). Instead of using weapons, a 'Satyagrahi' uses soul-force to change the mind of the opponent. An example is the Dandi March in 1930, where Gandhi walked to the sea to protest the salt tax without using any force.
This movement started in 1905 as a protest against the Partition of Bengal. 'Swadeshi' means using things made in our own country. 'Boycott' means refusing to use foreign or British goods. People burned foreign clothes and started local industries.
This movement started in 1905 as a protest against the Partition of Bengal. 'Swadeshi' means using things made in our own country. 'Boycott' means refusing to use foreign or British goods. People burned foreign clothes and started local industries. This movement encouraged Indian artisans and revived local crafts like hand-weaving. It also promoted national education through new colleges.
This was a branch of the freedom movement that believed in using force to remove the British. Unlike the Congress, these leaders felt that the British would only leave if they were scared.
This was a branch of the freedom movement that believed in using force to remove the British. Unlike the Congress, these leaders felt that the British would only leave if they were scared. Groups like the Ghadar Party (1913) and the Indian National Army (1942) fall into this category. Key leaders included Rash Behari Bose, Bhagat Singh, and Subhas Chandra Bose.
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