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The delegates, who came from all parts of India, discussed the problems

faced by India and its people. The Congress held meetings annually in
different parts of India. The leaders discussed the evil designs of the

government along with its anti-Indian policies. Many leaders expressed
their views through speeches and also through newspapers.

With the passage of time, the Indian National Congress became a strong
organisation. The important leaders of the Congress at that time were

W.C. Bonnerjee, Dadabhai Naoroji, S.N. Bannerjee, G.K. Gokhale, G.
Subramaniyam, Pheroze Shah Mehta, Badruddin Tayabji, M.G. Ranade

and Madan Mohan Malaviya.

Mahadev Govind Ranade Dadabhai Naoroji Gopal Krishna Gokhale Madan Mohan Malaviya

AT ONE GO

 In the 16th century, the Europeans came to India to develop trade relations.
 British traders defeated others and established the British East India Company in AD 1600.

 The company wanted to take away as much wealth as possible to England.
 The British followed the policy of divide and rule to weaken the Indian kings and nawabs.
 The Revolt of 1857 against the Company was started by the Indian soldiers serving in the
British Army.

REMEMBER THESE TERMS
Revolt : An armed protest against the rulers
Nationalism : Commitment and exclusive devotion to one’s own country

Caste system : Dividing people into groups, based on their occupation and social status

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