Summary of REFORMERS IN INDIA : General Knowledge | SS / RMS / UP Sainik School /JNVST
Main Ideas and Concepts:
- Home Rule League: Founded by Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1916, inspired by the Irish Home Rule movement.
- Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA): Originally known as Hindustan Republican Association (HRA), it included members like Bhagat Singh and Ram Prasad Bismil.
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Key Historical Events:
- Kakori Incident (1925): A significant event involving HSRA members.
- Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919): A pivotal event that led to the Non-Cooperation Movement initiated by Gandhi in 1920.
- Khilafat Movement (1919): A movement aimed at restoring the Caliphate, supported by Gandhi to gain Muslim support.
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Prominent Figures:
- Bhagat Singh: Known for his revolutionary activities and the slogan "Inquilab Zindabad."
- Annie Besant: Key figure in the Home Rule League.
- Gandhi: Initiated several movements including the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Salt March (1930).
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Books and Literature:
- Anand Math by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee: Source of the national song "Vande Mataram."
- Discovery of India, Glimpses of World History, and Letters from a Father to His Daughter: Notable works by Jawaharlal Nehru.
- Indian National Army: Founded by Captain Mohan Singh, with Subhash Chandra Bose joining later.
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Important Dates and Events:
- Salt March: Started in 1930.
- Gandhi's Return from South Africa: 1915.
- Champaran Satyagraha: 1917.
- Lucknow Pact: 1917.
- First War of Independence (1857): Often referred to by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
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Political Movements and Organizations:
- Swaraj Party: Founded by CR Das and Motilal Nehru.
- Non-Aligned Movement: Initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru post-World War II.
Methodology/Instructions:
- Engage actively in the class by asking questions and sharing responses.
- Review key historical events and their significance for better understanding and retention.
- Memorize important dates, figures, and their contributions for examinations.
Speakers/Sources Featured:
- The instructor (unnamed) is the primary speaker throughout the session.
- Mention of historical figures such as Bhagat Singh, Annie Besant, Gandhi, and others.
- References to historical texts and literature related to Indian independence.
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