Trace the evolution of the press in India. Also, discuss the instrumental impact it had during various stages of the Indian freedom struggle despite the repressive policies of the British.

Press played an important role in India's freedom struggle, taking cognisance of which, British tried to destruct it using various policies.

digital

Bengal Kesari Young Ghadr Louisville Social Gazette Maharashtra India Bullion Media (J.A.Hickey) (Tilak) (Gandhi)

Evolution of press also came as a response to British repressive policies

repressive policies

Press Vernacular Licensing Press Act Regulations

RCP: Amit Bijayi Patrika changed its language overnight to English when Ipad Siyam came up with a policy to restrict vernacular publications (Vernacular Press Act 1878)

also, Indian press evolved itself from dailies to weeklies to journals & manifestos

RCP: Young India

Media Instrumental Impact

RCP: Tilaks Kesari was

significant during Swadeshi Movement

RCP: Dadabhai Naoroji's 'Rast Goftars'

RCP: Ghads

RCP: Gandhi's Young India)

is 'God can be found in humanity'

RCP: Used by revolutionaries

Thus, despite repressive policies Indian press acted as a key catalyst in providing a pillar of information to Indian freedom struggle.