Religion in Indian Politics: Pre-Independence Era

Rajaram Mohan Roy = Introduced reform in education and socio-religious pursuits Dayanand Saraswati = Contributed to social reform movements in the north Jyotirao Phule = Introduced reform in education and socio-religious pursuits Romila Thapar = Discussed the intertwining of religion and politics in India

Act of 1909 = Granted reserved seats in the legislature and a separate electorate for Muslims British rule in the 19th century = Pitched one community against the other to weaken the freedom struggle Beginning of the nineteenth century = Marked by social reform movements and disruption of traditional social ties Introduction of religion in politics = Linked to the country's pre-independence era and the British rule

Transport and communication changes = Brought about by British rule but disrupted traditional social ties Fragmentation of culture = Resulted from the disruptive impact of British rule Infusion of anxiety among Muslims = Concerning their wellbeing in a country with a majority Hindu population and emerging Hindu Nationalist voices Reserved seats for Muslims in the legislature = Granted as a result of demands and legislation during British rule

<p>Maharashtra reform movement = Tilak Bengal reform movement = Ras Behari Ghosh, Bipin Chandra Pal National independence movement = Gandhiji Debate on communalism in contemporary India = Gyanendra Pandey's group of historians</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hindu Nationalism = Uniting around the idea of common history for those considering themselves as Hindus Muslim separatism = Seeking to contest for power at the centre of the Indian Political system Secularism = Official ideology of the Indian National Congress during nationalist movement and of the Indian state since independence Three ideologies' common goals in pre-independence era = Unite either the entire population or one of the two largest segments into united wholes to contest for power at the centre of the Indian Political system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gyanendra Pandey's group of historians = Communalism as modern constructions due to British colonial rulers' divide and rule policy Other group of historians = More continuity between past and present conflicts, greater stress on religious significance and strong communal identities that preceded them</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rationalist and liberal doctrines = Inspiration for reform movements aiming to raise national consciousness in terms of culture Religion's impact on politics in contemporary India = Debate primarily focused on communalism, secularism, fundamentalism, religious nationalism Impact of reform movements on mass awakening = Paved the way for political awakening in the 20th century Ideologies and movements in pre-independence era = Perceived as mutually antagonistic but shared common goals to unite segments into united wholes for political power contest</p> Signup and view all the answers