The independence of India was not a result of a forced expulsion of the Empire, as desired by the Quit India Movement. It was rather a confluence of domestic politics and global circumstances. Analyze. (15 marks, 250 words)
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Independence of India as a confluence of domestic and global circumstances politics
Domestic politics:
Global circumstances:
However, some point out that it was more a result of forced expulsion.
The British could have still continued to rule India but the participation of its administrative structure & officers in SIM forced it to leave
India
Global circumstances
However, some point out that it was more a result of forced expulsion:
The British could have still continued to rule India but the participation of its administrative structure & officers in SIM forced it to leave
Indian Independence as a result of forced expulsion:
by British did not rule over other colonies like South Africa though it left India. This shows that Indian movement forcefully expelled it.
Thus, The Indian freedom struggle was a fusion of domestic politics, internationally favourable circumstances and Indian mass effort which ultimately forced the British out.
— Ritika Rath · AIR 48
- Balanced perspective considering both domestic and global factors
- Specific mention of SIM's role
- References to impact on British empire
- Nuanced discussion of counterargument
Ritika Rath
The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country
Quit India Movement and Independence
Independence as Confluence of Domestic and Global Circumstances
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analytical and balanced
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