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How did the French Revolution inspired the Indian War of Independence ?
The rise of Nationalism is reflected in the spirit of Renaissance in Europe when
freedom from religious restrictions led to the enhancement of national identity. This
expression of Nationalism was furthered by the French Revolution. The political
changes resulted in the passing of sovereignty from the hands of an absolute monarch
to the French citizens, who had the power to constitute the nation and shape its
destiny. The watchwords of the French Revolution - Liberty, Equality and
Fraternity - inspired the whole world. The rise of Nationalism in India which emerged in the 19th Century after the revolt of 1857.


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