Question

State the difference between the RISE of nationalism in India and Europe.

Answer 1

Dear student,

The followings are the key differences between Indian nationalism and European nationalism:-

European nationalism:-

1- European nationalism began with romantic nationalism with emphasis on cultural, religious, linguistic, racial or ethnic unity in the nation state.

2- They fought against the autocratic monarchial regimes of their own nation.

3- They wanted to establish the principle of democracy.

Indian Nationalism:-

1- Indian nationalism is Territorial nationalism - a consequence of its diversity. Alhough the concept of Akhand Bharat did exist as both a theoretical and realistic concept, the modern Indian nationalism was the fallout of anti-colonialism and its associated paraphernalia.

2- They fought against the tyranny of foreign national state .

3- Concept of democracy was not well developed.Indians at the first hand wanted only freedom from British rule.

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