Reasons for the Rise of Militant Nationalism

The growth of militant nationalism ushered in a new era in the national movement by employing more radical methods of agitation than the earlier moderates. Militant nationalism represented a distinct phase in the anti-colonial struggle. It introduced new methods of political agitation, used popular symbols for mobilization, and thus attempted to broaden the movement's base.

Reasons for the Rise of Militant Nationalism

Reaction to British Colonial Rule

• Repressive Policies: The British colonial administration's repressive measures, such as the Vernacular Press Act (1878), the Arms Act (1878), and the Partition of Bengal (1905), provoked widespread anger among Indians. The growing perception that ....