1847–1947

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1885–1905

Early Nationalism

The Moderates found the Congress and build the economic critique of empire.

28 December 1885
Founding of the Indian National Congress
Seventy-two delegates met in Bombay under W.C. Bonnerjee to form an all-India political body.
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