Along with the rise of nationalism, communalism too made its appearance around the end of the nineteenth century and posed the biggest threat to the unity of the Indian people and the national movement. Before we discuss the emergence and growth of communalism, it is perhaps necessary to define the term. Communalism is basically an ideology. Communal riots are only [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to the Struggle for Swaraj 2. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 3. The Rowlatt Act 4. Mahatma Gandhi Assumes Leadership 5. Gandhiji and his Ideas 6. Champaran Satyagraha (1917) 7. Ahmedabad Mill Strike 8. Satyagraha Against the Rowlatt Act 9. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 10. The Khilafat and Non-Cooperation Movement (1919—22) 11. The Swarajists. [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Emergence of New Forces 2. Boycott of the Simon Commission 3. Poorna Swaraj 4. Nationalist Politics, 1935-1939 5. The Peasants' and Workers' Movements 6. Congress and World Affairs 7. People's Struggle in the Princely States 8. Growth of Communalism 9. Post-War Struggle. Contents: Emergence of New Forces Boycott of the Simon Commission [...]