The Indian Home Rule Movement

The Indian Home Rule Movement was a political campaign in the early 20th century aimed at gaining self-governance for India from British colonial rule. Leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Annie Besant advocated for greater Indian participation in governance and reforms, emphasizing nationalism and self-determination. The movement sought to empower Indians to control their own affairs rather than being governed directly from Britain. It played a crucial role in uniting various sections of Indian society and laid the foundation for the later struggle for independence, fostering a sense of national identity and political awareness among the Indian populace.