Introduction The early phase of the Indian national movement was primarily political in nature — its central goal was the attainment of Swaraj, or self-government, within the British Empire. However, as India moved into the 1920s, the vision of independence underwent a significant transformation. The experience of mass movements, exposure to global ideas, and the…
Introduction Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, occupies a unique position in the history of India and the world. His philosophy, deeply rooted in truth (Satya), non-violence (Ahimsa), simplicity, and moral strength, transformed not only India’s freedom struggle but also inspired global movements for peace and justice. Gandhi’s thoughts were not confined to his…
Introduction The decade of the 1940s was one of the most turbulent and transformative phases in the history of modern India. It was the decade that witnessed the end of nearly two centuries of British colonial rule and the birth of two sovereign states — India and Pakistan. However, the process of this transfer of…
Introduction The Gandhian phase of the Indian national movement, roughly spanning from 1915 to 1947, represents one of the most dynamic and transformative periods in India’s freedom struggle. Mahatma Gandhi’s entry into Indian politics revolutionized the nature, direction, and spirit of the nationalist movement. His leadership not only united people across regions, castes, classes, and…
Introduction The Indian freedom struggle was not merely a political battle against British imperialism; it was a comprehensive movement for moral, social, and economic regeneration. Among the towering figures of India’s independence movement, Mahatma Gandhi stands out as a visionary who sought to achieve swaraj (self-rule) not just through political defiance but also through constructive…
The Non-Cooperation Movement of the 1920s was one of the earliest mass movements led by Mahatma Gandhi against British rule in India. Launched in response to the oppressive policies of the British government, especially the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the repressive Rowlatt Act, the movement aimed to bring about self-governance through nonviolent resistance. It played…
The Salt March of 1930, also known as the Dandi March, was one of the most significant episodes in India’s struggle for independence. Led by Mahatma Gandhi, this nonviolent protest against British salt monopoly galvanized the masses and exposed the exploitative nature of colonial rule. The march was not merely an act of civil disobedience…
Introduction The Civil Disobedience Movement, launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930, was one of the most significant phases of India’s struggle for independence. This movement was a response to British colonial rule’s oppressive policies and aimed at achieving Swaraj (self-rule) through nonviolent resistance. The movement was marked by the famous Dandi March, where Gandhi and…
The Civil Disobedience Movement, launched in 1930, was one of the most significant mass movements in India’s struggle for independence. Mahatma Gandhi led this movement, which aimed at non-violent resistance against British rule. It was characterized by mass protests, boycotts, and non-cooperation with British authorities. The immediate cause of the movement was the British monopoly…
Introduction The Gandhi-Irwin Pact of 1931 was a crucial agreement between Mahatma Gandhi and the then Viceroy of India, Lord Irwin. This agreement was a turning point in India’s freedom struggle, as it attempted to establish a temporary truce between the Indian National Congress and the British government. It marked the end of the Civil…