Indian independence movement
Indian national movement seeking to end British rule (1857–1947)
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Summary
Indian independence movement is an independentism[1]. It ranks in the top 5% of independentism entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,356 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Country: India[3]
- Commons category: Indian independence movement[4]
- Has part(s): Indian Mutiny of 1857[5], non-cooperation movement[6], Salt March[7], Quit India Movement[8], Communist Consolidation[9], Champaran Satyagraha[10]
- Start time: 1757[11]
- End time: August 15, 1947[12]
- Participant: India[13]
- Topic's main category: Category:Indian independence movement[14]
- Topic has template: Template:Indian Independence Movement[15]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Human rights[16], Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[17]
Why It Matters
Indian independence movement has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] It is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
It has been cited as an influence by Hindu reform movements[20], founded in 1701[21].
FAQs
Who did Indian independence movement influence?
Indian independence movement has been cited as an influence by Hindu reform movements[20].