Question Q.3GS1GS1
Give a brief account of the contributions of early nationalists to the Indian freedom struggle. (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
Indian freedom struggle had been started from the Civil and tribal revolts, encompassing Revolt of 1852, moderates, Radicals, Gandhians, Revolutionaries and Netaji's Army. Every phase has contributed their part in bringing independence to India
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Main Body
Contribution of Early Nationalists
1In Peasant Revolts like Titu Mir, Karam Shah revolted against Zamindars and money-lenders.
2Tribals also revolted against the outsiders, encroachment on forest land.
3Santhal, Munda Uprisings
3Moderates (1857-1905) → they provided the support through paper pamphlets and constitutional means.
Leaders: Dadabhai Naorojidrain of wealth theory; Gokhalehome of Gandhi; Ashwini Kumar Dutt; KT Telang
4Radicals (1905-1916) → They utilised the methods of swadeshi and Boycott. Is they went a step ahead of Moderates.
Is Lala Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal and Bal Gangadhar Tilakused shivaji and Gampati festival; Keshani & Indalish newspaper
106 words2 paragraphs
Conclusion
Thus these early nationalist paved the way for upcoming leaders like Gandhi, Nehru and Bose to bring Indian from the clutches of British Colony.
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- Comprehensive overview of different phases
- Mentions key movements and actors
Topper
Aniket Ranjan
AIR 482025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
The Freedom Struggle
Peasant and Tribal Rebellions
Early nationalist contributions
Writing Stats
164
Total words
2
Paragraphs
Formal and structured
Tone