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The Freedom Struggle

Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Social Science

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Rise of Nationalism and Formation of Indian National Congress

  • 1857 Revolt led to end of East India Company rule and beginning of Crown rule in 1858
  • New educated middle class developed concept of nationalism through Western education
  • Various organizations formed before INC: Hindu Mela, East India Association, Poona Sarvajanik Sabha, Indian Association
2

Moderate Phase (1885-1905)

  • First 20 years called 'Moderate Age' or 'Age of Generous Nationalism'
  • Key leaders: M.G. Ranade, Surendranath Banerjee, Dadabhai Naoroji, G.K. Gokhale
  • Moderates trusted British administration and worked within constitutional framework
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Extremist Phase (1905-1920) and Partition of Bengal

  • Partition of Bengal (1905) by Lord Curzon to divide Hindus and Muslims
  • Key extremist leaders: Lal-Bal-Pal (Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal), Aurobindo Ghosh
  • Tilak's famous slogan: 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it'
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Revolutionary Movement

  • Believed in violent methods to overthrow British rule
  • Secret organizations: Anusheelana Samithi, Abhinava Bharata
  • Methods: bomb attacks, assassinations, armed resistance

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After the 1857 revoltEarly Congress leaders like MLeaders like Bal Gangadhar TilakRevolutionaries believed in violent methodsGandhi introduced Satyagraha (truth

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