Education Growth During The Militant Nationalism Era (1905–1909)

 

One of the main causes of the rise of militant nationalism was the expansion of education. In the 1890s, a radical movement towards a violent nationalist style of politics began to emerge, by 1905 it had taken on a definite form. An additional trend to this one saw the emergence of a revolutionary wing. The period of militant nationalism, or the extreme phase, lasted from 1905 until 1909. They adopted a radical strategy and put up bold demands. They viewed independence as a potent tool against oppression. 

 

•    By the end of the nineteenth century, there were a definite increase in the number of educated Indians.

 

•    While many of them struggled with rising unemployment, many of them worked in the administration for incredibly meagre compensation.

 

•    They began to doubt the nature of British control as a result of their dire economic situation. Radical nationalist politics attracted many.

 

•    The ideological component of the growth of education was far more essential.

 

•    The influence of western notions of democracy, nationalism, and radicalism on Indian society increases with the number of educated Indians.

 

•    In part because of their poor wages or unemployment as well as their education in contemporary politics, ideas, and global and European history, educated Indians became into the most effective proponents and adherents of militant nationalism. 

 

•    The extremists highlighted the national education programme and called for a nationwide boycott of all government-run colleges and universities.

 

•    In response to such boycotts, the government has threatened to take severe action.

 

•    The formation of National Universities that would be independent of the government was supported by the extremists. The Bengal National College was established by the Bengal Council of National Education.

 

•    British products and education were shunned by the public, which changed India's economy and gave Indians work and other opportunities.

 

•    Extremists fought hard to build National universities that were independent of the government, which resulted in a significant overhaul of the educational system in the nation.

 

•    The number of National Schools increased significantly in East Bengal.

 

•    In Madras, the Pachaiappa National College was founded.

 

•    Through the creation of national schools and colleges, the D.A.V. Movement accomplished a great deal of good in Punjab.

 

•    The policies of the extremists spread throughout the nation as a result.

 

Numerous areas of India were affected by the radicals' activity. The growth in unemployment and underemployment among the educated brought attention to poverty and the underdeveloped nature of the country's economy under colonial control, while the spread of education raised awareness among the general public. This reinforced more extreme nationalists' already simmering resentment.