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Modern Indian History›Ch 4: Rise of Nationalism›Pre-Congress Political Associations
Key organizations that shaped Indian nationalism before 1885.
Political organized movement started with the Landholders Society in 1838. These associations transitioned from protecting elite interests to demanding mass political rights by 1876.
Memory Hooks
| Year | Association | Founder |
|---|---|---|
| 1838 | Landholders Society | Dwarkanath Tagore |
| 1851 | British Indian Assoc | Radhakant Deb |
| 1866 | East India Assoc | Dadabhai Naoroji |
| 1876 | Indian Association | S.N. Banerjee |
1838 Start
(First organization)
First organization
Landholders Society was the pioneer.
London Base
(Foreign Lobby)
Foreign Lobby
East India Association worked in London.
Mass Support
(Wider appeal)
Wider appeal
Indian Association reached the common man.
The Merger
(1851 Unity)
1851 Unity
Two groups became British Indian Assoc.
Indian Association - Dadabhai NaorojiIndian Association - S.N. Banerjee
Naoroji founded the East India Association; Banerjee founded the Indian Association.
First association was INC in 1885First was Landholders Society in 1838
INC was the most famous, but Landholders Society was the very first political group.
East India Association - CalcuttaEast India Association - London
Always remember Dadabhai Naoroji worked from London to influence the British public.
Q1.Who among the following founded the East India Association in London?
Q2.Which was the first political association of India?