Colonial Context
Oppression, racial discrimination, and economic exploitation united diverse communities.
Nationalism grew as a response to colonial rule, with Congress channeling grievances into mass movements.
Role of Gandhi
Returned in 1915, introduced satyagraha (truth-force, non-violence).
Early successes: Champaran (1917), Kheda (1917), Ahmedabad (1918).
Advocated Hindu-Muslim unity and mass participation.
Mass Movements
Rowlatt Satyagraha (1919) against unjust detention laws.
Non-Cooperation Movement (1920–22) combining Khilafat and Congress demands.
Civil Disobedience Movement (1930–34) sparked by Salt March.
Quit India Movement (1942) demanding immediate British withdrawal.
Diverse Participation
Peasants, tribals, plantation workers, industrialists, and women joined with different visions of swaraj.
Leaders like Nehru, Patel, Subhas Bose, and Ali brothers contributed.
Cultural Nationalism
Symbols like Bharat Mata, patriotic songs, folklore, and festivals fostered collective belonging.
Key Points
Nationalism in India was multi-layered, involving peasants, workers, tribals, and elites.
Gandhi’s non-violent satyagraha transformed local struggles into mass movements.
The timeline shows a progression from reformist satyagrahas to radical demands for complete independence.
Year Event Significance 1915 Gandhi returns from South Africa Introduces satyagraha in India. 1917 Champaran Satyagraha Peasants protest against indigo planters. 1917–18 Kheda & Ahmedabad Satyagrahas Revenue relief and workers’ rights. 1919 Rowlatt Act & Jallianwala Bagh Nationwide outrage; massacre intensified nationalism. 1919 Khilafat Committee Muslim leaders join Gandhi for united struggle. 1920–22 Non-Cooperation Movement Boycott of British goods, schools, courts; withdrawn after Chauri Chaura. 1928 Simon Commission protests “Go Back Simon” slogan; Bardoli Satyagraha by Patel. 1929 Lahore Congress Demand for Purna Swaraj; 26 Jan 1930 declared Independence Day. 1930 Salt March Gandhi’s 240-mile march; Civil Disobedience begins. 1931 Gandhi-Irwin Pact Gandhi attends Second Round Table Conference. 1932 Poona Pact Agreement on separate electorates for Dalits. 1942 Quit India Movement “Do or Die” call; mass arrests; decisive push for independence.
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