2. Historiography : Indian Tradition
Answer the following in 25-30 words.
(2)What is the contribution of Svatantryaveer Savarkar to nationalistic historiography?
Answer:
i. The writings of Indian historians who were trained in the British educational system show an inclination to restore the pride in the ancient glory of India and the self- esteem of the Indian readers.
ii. The nationalistic historiography helped in the triggering of the independence movement of the Indian people against the British.
iii. In this aspect the book, ‘The Indian War of Independence, 1857’, written by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is of great importance.
