![]() ![]() ![]() The Swadeshi movement was a successful resistance policy against British colonisation. The Swadeshi movement started in response to the 1905 Partition of Bengal by Viceroy Lord Curzon, which temporarily separated Hindus and Muslims into different geographical areas. Particularly important to the novel is an understanding of the Swadeshi movement as a part of the Indian Nationalist Movement. Some examples of this movement are the Indo-German Pact and the Ghadar Conspiracy, both of which failed. Militant nationalism had a strong showing in the early part of the 20th century, especially during the World War I period. There were various national and regional campaigns with both militant and non-violent ideas which all had the common goal of ending British colonial rule. The story line coincides with the National Independence Movement taking place in the country at the time, which was sparked by the Indian National Congress. ![]() The novel is set in early 20th century India. See also: Bengal renaissance and Tagore family Political movement ![]()
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