Question

How did the Early Nationalists help in the growth of Nationalism in India?

Answer 1

The Early Nationalists, also known as the Moderates, were a group of political leaders in India active between 1885 and 1907. The early nationalists were mostly educated abroad and they strongly believed in the slogan of ‘India for Indians’. English education, the growth of communication and transport and the printing press, aided these nationalists to spread their views and to make the common man sit and think. The year 1885 marked the beginning of a tireless effort by the Indian National Congress, to spread this view and take India forward, towards freedom from the British.