Contribution of Western Culture in Nationalism of India

Abstract

The concept of Nationalism is linked to the idea of sovereignty and therefore it has to be associated to the principle of self-determination. This research paper intends to analyse the social, economic and political factors that had inspired the people to define and achieve their national identity in the late 19th century. This study also interprets the course and reasons behind the process of struggle against colonialism. The study of nationalism is important to analyse world politics today and nationalism can be defined as either political or emotional to one’s nation or as a policy of national independence. Therefore a nation or the idea of nation must exist in order for a national identity to be founded. Indian nationalism developed as a concept during the Indian independence movement fought against the colonial British Raj. India has been unified under many emperors and governments in history. Ancient texts mention India under emperor Bharata. The Mauryan Empire was the first to unite all of India and South Asia.