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The Many Streams of Nationalism: Diverse Contributions in the Gandhian Era

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…

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Indian renaissance

The Indian Renaissance and the Birth of National Consciousness in the Nineteenth Century

Introduction The nineteenth century stands as a period of profound transformation in India’s socio-cultural, intellectual, and political landscape. Often described as the period of the “Indian Renaissance,” this era marked the reawakening of Indian consciousness after centuries of political subjugation, economic exploitation, and cultural stagnation under colonial domination. The term Renaissance—borrowed from the European experience—denotes…

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