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LITERATURE AND CULTURAL ASPECTS IN THE INDIAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCEAbstract
Broadly literature means the entire body of writings dealing with a particular area of subject. Literature has played immense role in the struggle for independence of India as it existed as one of the important sources of mass communication medium to bring awareness and arouse nationalistic consciousness among the masses. The different genres of writing which immensely impacted the emotional framework included poems, essays, articles, stories in newspapers, Books, novels, etc. Writers like Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in Bengal, Subramania Bharati in Tamil Nadu, and Rabindranath Tagore in Bengal crafted literary works that celebrated the richness of Indian culture, depicted the sufferings of the people under British rule, and called for a collective uprising. These literary works not only influenced public sentiment but also served as a source of inspiration for freedom fighters and revolutionaries.
Cultural aspects were equally significant during the Indian War of Independence. Indian traditions, customs, and symbols played a pivotal role in unifying the diverse Indian society against colonial rule. The rebellion drew upon the rich tapestry of Indian culture, incorporating religious and social elements as catalysts for resistance. The Sepoy soldiers, who played a crucial role in the rebellion, were deeply influenced by their cultural and religious beliefs, which fueled their determination to fight against the British. literature and cultural aspects played integral roles in the Indian War of Independence. The power of words, expressed through various literary forms, awakened the masses, instilled a spirit of resistance, and preserved the memory of the struggle for future generations.
KEYWORDS : Literature, independence, struggle, Indian culture, freedom fighters, sepoy solders