CHAP 3 FACTORS IN GROWTH OF MODERN NATIONALISM

FACTORS IN GROWTH OF MODERN "NATIONALISM

Understanding of contradictions in Indian and colonial interests

Political, administrative and economic unification of the country.

Western thought and education

Role of press and literature

Rediscovery of India's past-historical researches

Rise of middle class intelligentsia

Impact of contemporary movements worldwide

Reactionary policies and racial arrogance of rulers

POLITICAL ASSOCIATIONS BEFORE INDIAN NATIONAL' CONGRESS

1836—Bangabhasha Prakasika Sabha

Zamindari Association or Landholders' Society

1843—Bengal British India Society

1851—British Indian Association

1866—East India Association

1875—Indian League

1876—Indian Association of Calcutta

1867—Poona Sarvajanik Sabha

1885—Bombay Presidency Association

1884—Madras Mahajan Sabha

EARLY NATIONALIST METHODOLOGYConstitutional agitation within four walls
of law

Create public opinion in India and campaign for support to Indian
demands in England

Political education of people

Political connections with Britain in India's interests at that stage

Time not ripe for direct challenge to colonial rule

CONTRIBUTIONS OF MODERATE NATIONALISTS

Economic critique of British imperialism

Constitutional reforms and propaganda in legislature

Campaign for general administrative reforms

Defence of civil rights.