The economic policy instituted by the British Government created discontentment among the peasants of India. Further, the Indian zamindars and moneylenders exploited illiterate peasant mass.
The foundation of Indian National Movement was laid Surendernath Banerjee with the formation of Indian Association Calcutta in 1876.
Mahatma Gandhi played the most vital role in the freedom struggle and achievement of Independence for India. The period from 1919 to 1947 is aptly termed as the ‘Gandhi Era’ due to his dominance in Indian politics.
The Indians did not like the British rulers. They are freedom lovers. They could not tolerate the slavery of the British. There was resentment among the Indian soldiers. They revolted against the British at Meerut in 1857.
14 essential points on struggle for independence of India are mentioned below. A militant movement grew up in the early years of twentieth century AD. Secret societies were formed whose members believed in the use of violence to overthrow British rule. The movement did not succeed.