Vande Mataram, composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, became the rallying cry and a central theme song for the Indian nationalist movement, particularly gaining prominence during the anti-partition agitation in Bengal (1905-1908), which is known as the Swadeshi Movement. It inspired millions and was widely sung in protests and meetings.
His writings, particularly his book "The New Spirit in India" (1908), extensively documented the nationalist stirrings and political movements of the time, with a specific focus on the Swadeshi Movement that arose in response to the Partition of Bengal (1905). He provided significant reportage on the activities, leaders, and public sentiment associated with the Swadeshi movement. 24. Vande Mataram became the theme song of the Indian National Movement during
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2005 · Topic: Partition of Bengal and Swadeshi Movement (Cultural Swadeshi: Role of art, literature, and music in the movement)
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