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what is swadeshi movement

The anger in the Indian people against the division of Bengal gave rise to the Swadeshi Movement. Swadeshi means 'own country'. Pleople pledged to use only Indian goods and boycotted British goods. Bonfires of British goods, especially clothes, were made at several places. Women and students also participated in the movement. Although it started in Bengal, it soon spread to other parts of India. The British tried ruthlessly to put down the protest by imposing fine and beating them mercilessly. But ultimately the opposition to the partition was successful and the British were forced to reunite it.


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