Revolutionary Movement in Bengal and Maharashtra (1897-1905): Origin and Progress

The research has tried to bring out a positive outlook towards the concept of revolution as in case of the Indian Revolutionary Movement. The paper discusses the need of revolutions, in light of the requirement of establishing peace and, useful political authority which represents the common people and considers their welfare as its main responsibility. Therefore, it also enlightens the readers about good governance. The research will help the readers in establishing connection between the past and present events. It has not only tried to bring out the causes and objectives of the Indian Revolutionary Movement but has also put forth its implications. The involvement of the Indian masses in the revolutionary outbreak was a myth or reality has also been tried to reveal. The failure of the Moderates has not been held solely responsible for origin of revolutionary movement. Instead, several factors of origin have been discussed. The work throws light upon the unpopular revolutionaries and, after-effects of the mental torture and physical abuse embraced by the revolutionaries, who struck terror in the hearts of the British officers. This will help in understanding the psychological imbalances which follow up when love of family is completely missing in one’s life. The great role played by saints made a significant impact upon the movement. The conclusion of this research will enable an individual citizen to decode as to whether the moderate or revolutionary method should be followed in the present-day India. The movement originated in Bengal and Maharashtra and then spread to the other parts of India, so emphasis has been laid on the foundation of the movement while its progress has been discussed briefly.