Question

Describe the importance of the writings and speeches of Gandhiji and his contemporaries as important sources to know about the Indian National Movement.

Answer 1

Several sources can be used to reconstruct Mahatma Gandhi's political career and the history of the National Movement.

1. Personal diaries and public declarations by individuals.
2. Recorded remarks by Gandhi.
3. Correspondence among Gandhi and various personalities
4. Mahatma Gandhi's published works, including Harijan and Young India.
5. A compilation of letters written to Gandhi was made public.
6. An examination of Gandhi's role as portrayed in various books.
7. Accounts of talks with people like Nehru.
8. Gandhi and other era leaders' autobiographies and biographies.
9. Official government records, such as fortnightly and police reports.
10. Coverage in newspapers.
11. Oral sources, which include rumors and anecdotes.
12. Time magazine reports on events such as the Dandi March.