How did people belonging to different communities, regions or language groups in India

How did people belonging to different communities, regions or language groups in India develop a sense of collective belonging? Elucidate.

Answer

The sense of collective belonging came partly through the experience of united struggles. But there were also a variety of cultural processes through which nationalism captured people’s imagination.

a. United struggles

b. History and fiction

c. Folklore and songs

d. Popular prints

e. Symbols and Icons

All played a part in the making of nationalism.