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Cultural Nationalism and the Role of the Swadeshi Movement

Author(s) Mr. DEEP SINGH TOMAR
Country India
Abstract The Swadeshi Movement (1905–1908) remains one of the most iconic and transformative episodes in India’s struggle for independence. Rooted in the rise of cultural nationalism, this movement sought to reclaim India’s cultural heritage, promote indigenous products, and resist British colonial rule. Through its embrace of cultural revival, exemplified by the popularization of Khadi and the extensive boycott of British goods, the movement became a pivotal form of political resistance. This paper delves into the cultural nationalism of the Swadeshi Movement, assessing its role in mass mobilization, educational reforms, national unity, and its broader socio-economic impacts. While it acknowledges the movement’s success in igniting a nationalist fervor, it critiques its exclusivity and failure to address the socio-economic inequalities that plagued India at the time. Finally, the paper explores the long-lasting legacy of the Swadeshi Movement in shaping post-independence India’s political and cultural identity, asserting its continued relevance in contemporary Indian history .
Keywords The Swadeshi Movement, Cultural Nationalism, Indigenous Products, British Colonial Rule, Political Resistance, Educational Reforms, Socio-Economic Disparities, Cultural and Political Identity.
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-08-06
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.52895
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9wjc9

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