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Question
The Home Rule League was founded in India in 1915-16. In this context describe the impact of the movement:
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Solution
(i) The Home Rule League intensified the propaganda all over the country demanding the self-government or Home Rule in India after the war.
(ii) It was during this time Tilak gave a call ‘Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it.’
(iii) The movement made rapid progress and the cry of Home Rule resounded throughout India.
(iv) Many Moderate leaders, who earlier were doubtful about the success of the movement, now joined the Home Rule agitation.
(v) At a time when the Congress was almost inactive, the Home Rule Movement kept the national spirit alive and infused new energy and enthusiasm among the people.
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