Question

With reference to the early nationalists, discuss the following:

Beliefs of the early nationalists

Answer 1

Early nationalists argued that British rule had brought various advantages to India. They believed that at that point in history, it was in their best interests to stay under British control since they were not yet ready to govern themselves. The early nationalists were confident that the British could be persuaded to implement required changes and that the government could be reformed to better serve the interests of Indian people.