With reference to Nationalism explain : Rediscovery of India's past.
Rediscovery of India’s past can be
explained as:
During freedom struggle many eminent British
scientists, poets; archaeologists came to live in India. They studied cultural
heritage of India and carried out many archaeological studies and brought a
large number of historical facts to light.
Some Indian reformers pointed out the richness of Indian cultural and heritage and the political achievements of rulers like Ashoka, Chandragupta, Akbar. The nationalist leaders and reformers were helped by the work of European scholars like Sir Charles Wilkins, Sir William Jones, James Princep, Alexander Cunningham etc.
Sir Charles Wilkins was the first European to translate the Bhagvad Gita into English in 1785.
Sir William Jones founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal to encourage Oriental studies.
James Princep was the first European scholar to decipher the edicts of the ancient emperor, Ashoka.
Alexander Cunningham through his archaeological excavations brought out majestic history of the Mauryas, Guptas, Chalukyas and Pallavas.
Thus, the rediscovery of India's national heritage in literature, philosophy, science, arts and politics by both European and Indian scholars created a new picture of India's past glory.
Rediscovery of India’s past can be explained as:
During freedom struggle many eminent British scientists, poets; archaeologists came to live in India. They studied cultural heritage of India and carried out many archaeological studies and brought a large number of historical facts to light.
Some Indian reformers pointed out the richness of Indian cultural and heritage and the political achievements of rulers like Ashoka, Chandragupta, Akbar. The nationalist leaders and reformers were helped by the work of European scholars like Sir Charles Wilkins, Sir William Jones, James Princep, Alexander Cunningham etc.
Sir Charles Wilkins was the first European to translate the Bhagvad Gita into English in 1785.
Sir William Jones founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal to encourage Oriental studies.
James Princep was the first European scholar to decipher the edicts of the ancient emperor, Ashoka.
Alexander Cunningham through his archaeological excavations brought out majestic history of the Mauryas, Guptas, Chalukyas and Pallavas.
Thus, the rediscovery of India's national heritage in literature, philosophy, science, arts and politics by both European and Indian scholars created a new picture of India's past glory.
