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Question
Mention any two factors that helped in the growth of Nationalism.
Solution
Factors responsible for the growth of Nationalism in India:
(i) Impact of British Rule: British rule brought the whole country under one government and this gave Indians a new sense of political unity. The British established a strong Central Government and they introduced a uniform system of law and administration in the country. They set-up industries and trade which brought about an economic unification.
(ii) Discovering India’s Past: The researches of Europeans Scholars, such as Sir William Jones, Charles Wilkins, Max Mueller, etc., into the glorious past of India roused the feelings of self-respect, self-confidence, patriotism and nationalism among the Indians. They helped in restoring the rich heritage of ancient literature.
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