Question

Many factors were responsible for the growth of Nationalism in India. In this context, write briefly in which of the following:
A. Role of Raja Rammohun Roy and Jyotiba Rao Phule
B. Rediscovery of India’s past

Answer 1

Hint: A territorial sense of unity emerged when Indians of all castes and classes had to come together against a common eveil, the colonizers. It was mobilized with the help of accomplished leaders, mass movements and other acts of solidarity like sloganeering.

Complete answer: A. Ram Mohun Roy was given the title of Raja by Akbar II. (1772-). He fought against sati and child marriage and established the precursor to the Brahmo Samaj. He was a historian by profession, but his contributions also extended to public administration and politics.
Jyotirao Govindrao Phule (1827-1890) was an anti-caste activist from Maharashtra. In August 1848, he established the first school for girls in Bhide Wada, Pune.
B. Historically significant symbols like Ashoka’s Iron Pillar were co-opted when synthesizing a national identity. Scholars like Swami Vivekananda emphasized on our shared heritage as it allowed people to relate to each other then go on to work towards the same goal as well.

Note: Terms like ‘sunehri chidiya’ were used avidly, to remind us of our rich and prestigious economy and flourishing trade and commerce. We were to ensure we regained that position, and did not allow the British to intervene.
By the 1$9^{th}$ century, even international scholars started translating our works, the uncivilised image and the corresponding notion of the British educating us diminished.