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53 Nationalism in IndiaAs you have seen, modern Nationalism in Europe came to beassociated with the formation of nation-states. It also meant a changein people s understanding of who they were, and what defined theiridentity and sense of belonging. New symbols and icons, new songsand ideas forged new links and redefined the boundaries ofcommunities. In most countries the making of this new nationalidentity was a long process. How did this consciousness emergein India ?In India , as in Vietnam and many other colonies, the growth ofmodern Nationalism is intimately connected to the anti-colonialmovement. People began discovering their unity in the process oftheir struggle with colonialism. The sense of being oppressed undercolonialism provided a shared bond that tied many different groupstogether. But each class and group felt the effects of colonialismdifferently, their experiences were varied, and their notions offreedom were not always the same.
Nationalism in India As you have seen, modern nationalism in Europe came to be associated with the formation of nation-states. It also meant a change in people’s understanding of who they were, and what defined their identity and sense of belonging. New symbols and icons, new songs and ideas forged new links and redefined the boundaries of ...
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