Give a brief account of the contributions of early nationalists to the Indian freedom struggle. (10 marks, 150 words)

I. Political

O Exposed Exploitable Nature of British rule by writing on engagement. Eg Lytan Affan Acherdale, Annexation of Bhuma

O Campaigned for Reforms in political structure to give greater voice to Indians. Eg GK Gokhale for land reform

II. Economic

Buddhist Thought expanded due to thinkers like Hueng Tsang who came to court of King Harsha Vardhena (Pushyabhudi Dynasty). Expansion of Indian culture by Hueng Tsang in East Asia & China. New system of culture due to dialectical thought caused by dense ideas. Nalanda university was a modern university in its times and has today been served in Nalanda as a 2nd century university as engaged by President Kalam.