The Indian National Congress (INC) played a pivotal role in India’s struggle for independence. As the first major political organization in British India, the INC served as a platform for expressing nationalist aspirations, fostering unity among Indians, and ultimately leading the country toward independence. But who founded the INC, and under what circumstances was it…
The Indian freedom movement witnessed several crucial moments that shaped its course, and one such significant event was the Surat Split of 1907. This internal division within the Indian National Congress (INC) between the Moderates and the Extremists played a crucial role in defining the future strategies of the Indian independence struggle. The split not…
Introduction Bal Gangadhar Tilak (1856–1920) was a towering figure in India’s freedom struggle and played a crucial role in the fight for the freedom of the press. A fearless journalist, prolific writer, and ardent nationalist, Tilak used newspapers as a powerful medium to awaken political consciousness among Indians. His newspapers, Kesari (in Marathi) and Mahratta…