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.