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Discuss the main differences between the colonialist and nationalist views on Indian national movement.

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Introduction The Indian National Movement has been studied and interpreted differently by scholars over time. Two major perspectives on this subject are the colonialist view and the nationalist view. While both focus on the same historical events, their understanding, motivation, and conclusions differ greatly. In this post, we will discuss the key differences between these […]

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Compare the colonial historiography in India with the nationalist historiography.

Introduction Historiography in India has been shaped by various ideological and political movements, particularly during and after colonial rule. Two major historiographical trends—colonial and nationalist—emerged in response to each other and significantly influenced how Indian history has been written and understood. This essay compares the key features, objectives, methodologies, and limitations of colonial and nationalist