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Programme and Achievements of the Early Nationalists (Moderates)

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

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Topics in Programme and Achievements of the Early Nationalists (Moderates)

1

Who Were the Early Nationalists?

  • Leaders like Dadabhai Naoroji, Surendranath Banerjea, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Pherozeshah Mehta, and Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya
  • Called 'Moderates' because of their moderate demands, methods, and faith in British Government
  • Educated in Western institutions and influenced by Western thought and culture
2

Programme and Demands

  • CONSTITUTIONAL REFORMS: Expansion of Legislative Councils with more Indian members and direct elections
  • Demand for Swaraj (self-government) within British Empire - first made by Gokhale (1905) and Dadabhai Naoroji (1906)
  • ECONOMIC REFORMS: Reduction in land revenue, development of modern industries, promotion of Swadeshi goods
3

Methods of Struggle

  • CONSTITUTIONAL AND PEACEFUL METHODS: Believed in patience, conciliation, not confrontation
  • ANNUAL SESSIONS: Organized Congress sessions with processions, meetings, speeches, and resolutions
  • PETITIONS AND MEMORANDUMS: Drafted formal requests and submitted to British Government
4

Major Leaders and Their Contributions

  • DADABHAI NAOROJI (1825-1917): 'Grand Old Man of India', President of Congress thrice (1886, 1893, 1906)
  • First Indian Member of British Parliament, founded East India Association (1866)
  • Developed 'Drain Theory' in his book 'Poverty and un-British Rule in India'

Key Concepts

Central concept: Early Nationalists (Moderates) 1885–1905

Who Were the ModeratesProgramme and DemandsMethods AdoptedAchievementsGovernment AttitudeThree Phases of National Movement

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Key topics in Programme and Achievements of the Early Nationalists (Moderates) include Early Nationalists: Correct vs Incorrect Understanding, Chronological Timeline of Early Nationalist Movement, Key Events of the Early Nationalist Phase (1885-1905). These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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