Discuss the manner in which the nationalist leadership tried to integrate the Dalits and minorities within the mainstream of the national movement.

Introduction The Indian national movement aimed to unite all Indians against British rule. But Indian society was divided by religion, caste, language, and region. Among the most marginalized were the Dalits (formerly called ‘untouchables’) and religious minorities. Nationalist leaders understood that independence could not be achieved without the participation of all communities. In this post, […]

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