First Phase of the
Indian National Movement (1885-1907)
Objectives (Read from book)
Methods of struggle of the Early Nationalists
(i)They believed in the policy of constitutional agitation within the legal framework,
and slow orderly political progress.
(ii)They held meetings where speeches were made & resolutions for popular
demands were passed.
(iii) They made use of the press to criticise government policies
(iv) They sent memorandums and petitions.
(v) They made use of three P’s – Petitions, Prayers and Protests.
(vi)Deputations of Indian leaders were sent to Britain. These political leaders
carried on active propaganda in Britain.
Contributions of the Nationalist leaders:-
Dadabhai Naoroji
(Grand Old Man of India)
Dada bhai founded the East India Foundation in London to inform the British
of the true state of affairs in India
As the member of the British Parliament , he rendered admirable service to the
cause of India and to the people of Indian origin in South Africa.
It was due to his efforts that a resolution recommending the ICS examinations
be held simultaneously in England and India was passed
He was one of the founder members of the Congress
He passed the resolutions on Swaraj Swadeshi Boycott and national education.
He condemned the partition of Bengal
He edited Rast goftar
He started magazine Dharam marg Darshak
He wrote Poverty and Un British rule in India.
Through his drain theory he explained how India's wealth was being taken away
to England
He advocated a just political system.
Indian National Movement (1885-1907)
Objectives (Read from book)
Methods of struggle of the Early Nationalists
(i)They believed in the policy of constitutional agitation within the legal framework,
and slow orderly political progress.
(ii)They held meetings where speeches were made & resolutions for popular
demands were passed.
(iii) They made use of the press to criticise government policies
(iv) They sent memorandums and petitions.
(v) They made use of three P’s – Petitions, Prayers and Protests.
(vi)Deputations of Indian leaders were sent to Britain. These political leaders
carried on active propaganda in Britain.
Contributions of the Nationalist leaders:-
Dadabhai Naoroji
(Grand Old Man of India)
Dada bhai founded the East India Foundation in London to inform the British
of the true state of affairs in India
As the member of the British Parliament , he rendered admirable service to the
cause of India and to the people of Indian origin in South Africa.
It was due to his efforts that a resolution recommending the ICS examinations
be held simultaneously in England and India was passed
He was one of the founder members of the Congress
He passed the resolutions on Swaraj Swadeshi Boycott and national education.
He condemned the partition of Bengal
He edited Rast goftar
He started magazine Dharam marg Darshak
He wrote Poverty and Un British rule in India.
Through his drain theory he explained how India's wealth was being taken away
to England
He advocated a just political system.
