Describe the difference between the growth …

European nationalism began with romantic nationalism with emphasis on cultural, religious, linguistic, racial or ethnic unity in the nation state. The French revolution took this to - “liberty, equality and fraternity”, towards the modern-nation state.

Indian nationalism is territorial nationalism - a consequence of its diversity. Though, the concept of akhand Bharat did exist as both a theoritical and realistic concept, the modern Indian nationalism was the fallout of anti-colonialism and its associated paraphernalia. A similar phenomenon can be observed in the vast majority of the African and Asian ex-colonies.

Despite both Indian and European nationalism springing from the democratic principles of equality, their past plays a major influence leading to vast differences in their manifestations.