Explain the following statements with reasons.

In the struggle for independence, a sense of identity was awakened among the Indians.

The ideological awareness about the ancient tradition and the exploitation imposed by Britishers made sense of identity among the Indians. Other reasons are:

• The spread of Western education new ideas such as a justice Liberty equality democracy etc. was introduced to the Indians.

• Many Indians started the study in the Indian culture, and they realized they no longer should tolerate slavery under the British rule.

• Dr Bhau Daji Lad Dr R. G Bhandarkar made an intensive study of ancient Indian culture and spread its essence to others

• Indian Nationalism and the social reform movements made Indians gain their own opinion and ideology.

• Mahatma Gandhi’s efforts and the feeling that the freedom battle could be won made Indians more united