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Birth and Spread of Communalism in India

With the rise of nationalism, communalism appeared around the end of the nineteenth century. It proved to be a huge threat to the unity of the Indian people and the national movement. The legacy, unfortunately continues.

 

Characteristic Features of Indian CommunalismSocio-economic ReasonsBritish Policy of Divide and RuleCommunalism in History WritingSide-effects of Militant NationalismCommunal Reaction by Majority CommunityEvolution of the Two-Nation TheorySummaryMain Points of Attleeā€™s StatementWhy a Date Fixed by Government for WithdrawalCongress Stand