Nationalism is an introduction to the colonial period of India. The British government ruled India. Many movements were organised to liberate India from the shackles of foreign rule. Mahatma Gandhi initiated the Satyagraha movement, Khilafat movement, the Salt March and the Poona Pact.

Here are concise notes on Nationalism in India for Class 10 based on the CBSE syllabus (Chapter 2 of Social Science History: The Nationalist Movement in Indo-China):

1. Emergence of Nationalism in India

Definition: Nationalism is the feeling of unity and pride among people for their country, often leading to movements for independence.

Early Phase: Sparked by colonial oppression, poverty, and exploitation under British rule.

2. Role of Mahatma Gandhi

Arrival in 1915 and his strategy of Satyagraha (truth and non-violence).

Champaran Satyagraha (1917): Against oppressive indigo plantation system in Bihar.

Kheda Satyagraha (1918): Support for farmers suffering due to crop failure in Gujarat.

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