A Short Note On Impact Of The Extremist Period 

In the early phase of the twentieth century, a new group of leaders came into the introduction, whose strategies and revolutionary actions were very different from the middle age freedom fighters. The approach of these leaders was very aggressive, and they used violent methods to remove British rule from India. Their violent actions result in the rise of Indian nationalism among various Indian citizens, and they also start taking part in these revolutionary movements. Almost all the youngsters are present in these groups. Although, the period of these leaders is known as the Extremist Period. This period has laid an insightful impact on Indian history. 

Extremist Period of India

The Extremist Period of India started in 1905 and ended in 1918. The freedom fighters in this Extremist phase believe in violent methods for removing the rule of Britishers from India. However, their violent actions play a major role in the rise of Indian nationalism. These leaders boycott the utilisation of British products and promote swadeshi products in India. They organised various meals and festivals to promote the growth of Indian nationalism. Some important leaders of the Extremist Period are Aurobindo Ghosh, Lala Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal, and Bal Gangadhar Tilak. 

Causes of the extremist period

The Extremist Period resulted in the emergence of nationalism among various Indian citizens. Let’s understand the causes behind the rise of extremist periods in India. 

• Dadabhai Naoroji, a great activist of that time, had released all the information related to the exploitation of Britishers. All his information describes how Britishers’ strategies are draining India’s wealth and leading to an economic crisis. 
• The political parties, nationalists, and activists of India have understood that the Britishers are snatching the rights of Indians instead of facilitating them. 
• Even with the rising education status in India, there is no rise in Indian nationalism. 
• The increasing rate of unemployment and underemployment have forced the youngsters to think about the economic conditions of India. 
• The poor treatment of the citizens of India in other British countries like France and South Africa. 

Impact of the extremist period on India

Various revolutionary methods were used to raise Indian nationalism during the extremist period. These are:

Boycott of foreign products 

The leaders of the Extremist Period started awarding Indian citizens not to use foreign products. They tell them the utilisation of foreign goods results in the decline of the internal economy of India. This resulted in the emergence of nationalism. So all Indians started refusing these products. Even washermen also refused not to wash foreign clothes. 

The utilisation of swadeshi goods 

The reforms of the extremist period made citizens aware of the swadeshi products. These products are both cheap and the best. Although, it also serves a lot in the upliftment of the Indian economy. It resulted in the establishment of various textile mills, factories, industries, insurance companies, and banks in India. Due to this, the rise of Indian nationalism begins among the citizens. 

Education becomes right 

Education is the biggest weapon of any county. So, reformers of the extremist period started promoting education throughout India. In Schools, the teacher starts teaching the importance of freedom to students. The glorious heritage of India and the broad culture of India start teaching among the students of India. This resulted in the rise of Indian nationalism among students. 

Meetings of freedom fighters 

The extremist period’s activists, leaders, reformers, and freedom fighters start organising large gatherings for discussions. They also start organising rallies, festivals, and meals to influence Indian citizens, which results in the rise of Indian nationalism throughout the country. 

Resistance against Britishers 

The citizens of India start refusing the rules of the British government. They directly refuse to perform the activities suggested by the British army soldiers. The Indian citizens also started refusing to pay the taxes and revenues to Britishers, which resulted in nationalism in the entire country. 

Leaders of Extremist Period 

Several are responsible for the rise of Indian nationalism throughout the country. Many leaders serve their whole life in the extremist period of India. These are:

• Lala Lajpat Rai: also called the lion of Punjab. 
• Bal Gangadhar Tilak: also called as lokmanya Tilak. 
• Bipin Chandra Pal: also called the father of revolutionary thought 
• Aurobindo Ghosh

Conclusion 

The Extremist Period plays a major role in the rise of Indian nationalism. It laid an insightful impact on the independence of India. It resulted in the introduction of various political movements for facilitating the growth of Indian nationalism. It also resulted in the annulment of Bengal’s partition. Along with this, the national council of educational boards was established during this period. It embarked on the feeling of patriotism among the Indian citizens and resulted in the rise of Indian nationalism. After this period, a clear hope started visualising every citizen of India and promoted the growth of Indian nationalism.