The Rajagopalachari Formula, 1945: A Critical Proposal in the Indian Freedom Struggle It was the Rajagopalachari Formula of 1945 presented by Indian statesman Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, whose popular form was C. Rajagopalachari, which almost broke the stalemate between the Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League during the last years of British Raj. This … Read more
Bal Gangadhar Tilak (1856-1920): Father of Indian Unrest and Pioneer of India’s Freedom Struggle Bal Gangadhar Tilak or the “Lokmanya Tilak” is known for being one of the tallest Indian freedom fighters who led and contributed to the fight for freeing India from British colonial domination. His writings, lectures, and continuous activism filled with the fervor … Read more
The August Offer of 1940: A Turning Point in India’s Freedom Struggle The major offer made by the British government during the Indian independence movement was the August Offer of 1940. This was supposed to bring Indians on the side of the British in World War II and give a rough outline of the changes … Read more
Simon Commission – A Turning Point in Colonial India: The Controversial Simon Commission of 1927 It was a significant part of the campaign of India against British rule that usually bore the name of the Simon Commission of 1927 officially. The British government set up the commission under the leadership of Sir John Simon with … Read more
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact of 1931: A Critical Analysis in India’s Movement toward Freedom Gandhi-Irwin Pact It was on 5th March 1931, when the British Viceroy, Lord Irwin was able to reach an understanding with the Indian National Congress’ leader Mahatma Gandhi. This was actually an important juncture during the Indian freedom movement eventually leading to … Read more
Swaraj Party: A Bold Stride Towards India’s Freedom (1923) Introduction The Swaraj Party was founded in 1923, as part of the intense political activity in India’s freedom movement. It came to prominence with the political situation that Mahatma Gandhi’s decision to withdraw the Non-Cooperation Movement created after the Chauri Chaura incident of 1922. He thereby … Read more
Non-Cooperation Movement – A Nation’s Defiance: The Non-Cooperation Movement’s Fight for Freedom (1920-22) The Non-Cooperation Movement is considered one of the major mass protests in the Indian freedom movement, which was launched by Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress or INC. It was a type of resistance towards British rule through non-violent means. One … Read more
Kheda Satyagraha 1918):A Landmark in India’s Freedom Struggle Introduction Kheda Satyagraha in 1918 was one of the earliest major movements of India’s freedom struggle. It was a non-violent agitation of the peasantry in Kheda district led by Mahatma Gandhi. The campaign was part of a wider campaign by Gandhi in the campaign to popularize the … Read more