Cheatsheet: Nationalism in India | Social Studies (SST) Class 10 PDF Download

Timeline and Key Events

This timeline highlights the significant events in the Indian nationalist movement, focusing on how different groups and leaders contributed to India's struggle for independence from British rule.

Nationalism in India developed as a response to British rule, with various leaders and movements emerging to fight for independence. The struggle spanned decades, incorporating diverse groups and ideologies. Major events in Indian Nationalism as follows

Congress & Gandhi’s Role

Gandhi and Congress unified diverse groups for India’s freedom struggle.

First World War & Khilafat

Details economic and social impacts of WWI and Gandhi’s use of Khilafat for unity.

Satyagraha

Explains Gandhi’s non-violent Satyagraha and its application in key early movements.

Rowlatt Act (1919)

Opposition to Rowlatt Act, Jallianwala Bagh massacre, and its aftermath.

Non-Cooperation Movement (1920–22)

Gandhi’s strategy, urban/rural impacts, and reasons for the movement’s end.

Civil Disobedience & Salt March

Details the Salt March, Civil Disobedience Movement, and Gandhi-Irwin Pact outcomes.

Participation in Movements

Different social groups participated and faced challenges in the freedom struggle.

• Nationalism in India was closely linked to the anti-colonial movement.
• Gandhi played a crucial role in uniting people through non-violent struggles.
• Different social groups had unique interpretations of nationalism, contributing in their own ways.
• The independence movement witnessed major events like the Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, and Quit India Movement.

Conclusion

The Indian nationalist movement evolved over decades, with contributions from diverse social and political groups. Mahatma Gandhi and the Congress played a crucial role in uniting people under a common vision for independence. The movement's success was shaped by various mass struggles, ultimately leading to India's freedom in 1947.