154 - Mass Movements Civil Disobedience and the Quit India Movement (c. 1920–1947 CE) (S11E4)

A History of India por Jim Mitchell

Notas del episodio

Explore the pivotal role of mass movements in India's struggle for independence, focusing on the Salt March, Civil Disobedience, and the Quit India Movement. We examine Gandhi's strategic brilliance in using symbolic acts of defiance, like the Salt March, to mobilize the Indian people and expose the injustices of British rule. The episode highlights the diverse range of strategies employed by Indian nationalists, from petitions and boycotts to more assertive forms of protest.

We also delve into the sacrifices made by countless individuals who faced imprisonment, violence, and hardship for the cause of freedom. The episode emphasizes the importance of collective action and the power of nonviolent resistance in challenging a powerful empire. Finally, we examine the complexities of nation-building, the vision for a newly independent India, and ... 

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