The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw the rise of extremism within the INC. Leaders like Tilak, Lajpat Rai, and Pal advocated for a more radical approach to achieve swaraj. They believed that the British colonial system was inherently exploitative and that India could only achieve true freedom through a complete rejection of British rule.
by Bipin Chandra, another authoritative text for civil service exams. The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw
: The text covers the expansive timeline of India's journey to independence, typically starting from the early resistance and the 1857 Revolt through to the final achievement of freedom in 1947. by Bipin Chandra, another authoritative text for civil
4. The Era of Extremism and the Swadeshi Movement (1905–1917) The Era of Extremism and the Swadeshi Movement
Tilak's advocacy for swaraj and his critique of British colonialism led to his imprisonment in 1908. However, his ideas inspired a new generation of freedom fighters, including Mahatma Gandhi, who would later become a key figure in the Indian freedom struggle.