उन्नीसवीं सदी के पिछले पहलुओं तथा और आधुनिकीकरणकारी सुधारों के आपमों को विचारा सामाजिक सुधार और पैतरिक सदों में एक विशिष्ट सांस्कृतिक पहचान और राष्ट्रीय चेतना? How did the social reform and ideological struggle against the backward traditional elements and the 19th century influence the emergence of a distinct cultural identity and national consciousness? (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
Introduction
19th century is known as a period of reform and struggle against tribal ideas. It influenced the emergence of a distinct cultural and national identity.
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Main Body
Social Reform and Ideological struggle against backward traditional elements
g) Rammohan Roy translated Vedas and upanishads to show that caste structure was not justified.
Ideological struggle
g) Showing democracy under chelas.
(v) white man's burden was also challenged by economic critique of the moderates.
these struggles influencing emergence of a distinct cultural identity and national consciousness
(i) Fighting against social evils led to the development of a united national identity.
(ii) these reformation movements promoted the idea that backwardness of India is because of colonial rule. it later helped in developing vs national struggle.
(iii) the . use of ancient texts and symbols provided cultural consciousness among the Indians
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Mind map showing 'Social reform' and 'Ideological struggle' with branches showing movements like Brahmo Samaj, fighting against religious backwardness, and reforming positions of women and backward castes
- Identifies key reform movements
- Mentions Rammohan Roy and his scholarly work
- Links reform to national consciousness
- Addresses both social and religious aspects
NAUSHEEN
Modern Indian History
Social Reform and National Consciousness
19th century social reform movements and cultural identity
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