Indian Unrest

Sir Valentine Chirol

Indian Unrest by Sir Valentine Chirol is a detailed and insightful analysis of the political, social, and economic turbulence in British India during the early 20th century. Drawing upon extensive observations and research, Chirol examines the rising nationalist movements, social reforms, and revolutionary activities that challenged British colonial rule. The book covers a broad spectrum of topics including the rise of Swaraj ideology in the political and press arenas, Hindu and Muslim religious revivals, and regional unrest in areas such as the Deccan, Bengal, Punjab, and Southern India. Chirol delves into the dynamics of the Indian National Congress, revolutionary organizations both within and outside India, and the complex interplay between caste, religion, and politics. Education and its role in fomenting nationalist sentiment is analyzed through chapters on Western education, Indian students, and religious education reforms. The economic and fiscal relations between India and Great Britain, including the Swadeshi movement, are explored to explain the growing discontent over financial exploitation. Chirol further discusses administrative challenges, the relationship between social groups and the colonial government, and the broader implications of unrest on the British Empire. Concluding with reflections on the future of Indian governance, Indian Unrest is a comprehensive contemporary account of the forces shaping India's struggle for self-determination.

Table of contents

• INTRODUCTION.
• CHAPTER 1. A GENERAL SURVEY.
• CHAPTER 2. SWARAJ ON THE PLATFORM AND IN THE PRESS.
• CHAPTER 3. A HINDU REVIVAL
• CHAPTER 4. BRAHMANISM AND DISAFFECTION IN THE DECCAN.
• CHAPTER 5. POONA AND KOLHAPUR.
• CHAPTER 6. BENGAL BEFORE THE PARTITION.
• CHAPTER 7. THE STORM IN BENGAL.
• CHAPTER 8. THE PUNJAB AND THE ARYA SAMAJ
• CHAPTER 9. THE POSITION OF THE MAHOMEDANS.
• CHAPTER 10. SOUTHERN INDIA.
• CHAPTER 11. REVOLUTIONARY ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE INDIA.
• CHAPTER 12. THE INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS.
• CHAPTER 13. CONSTITUTIONAL REFORMS.
• CHAPTER 14. THE DEPRESSED CASTES.
• CHAPTER 15. THE NATIVE STATES.
• CHAPTER 16. CROSS CURRENTS
• CHAPTER 17. THE GROWTH OF WESTERN EDUCATION.
• CHAPTER 18. THE INDIAN STUDENT.
• CHAPTER 19. SOME MEASURES OF EDUCATIONAL REFORM.
• CHAPTER 20. THE QUESTION OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.
• CHAPTER 21. PRIMARY EDUCATION.
• CHAPTER 22. SWADESHI AND ECONOMIC PROGRESS.
• CHAPTER 23. THE FINANCIAL AND FISCAL RELATIONS BETWEEN INDIA AND GREAT BRITAIN.
• CHAPTER 24. THE POSITION OF INDIANS IN THE EMPIRE.
• CHAPTER 25. SOCIAL AND OFFICIAL RELATIONS.
• CHAPTER 26. THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA.
• CHAPTER 27. CONCLUSIONS.
• NOTES