What factors were responsible for growth …

Factors leading to rise of nationalism in India:

1. In India the feeling of nationalism is associated with anti colonial movement . In the process of their struggle against the colonial yoke people began to discover their own identity of belonging to one nation.
2. A variety of cultural processes, history, symbols, also played an important part in inculcating a sense of identity.
3. Identity of India came to be associated with Bharat Mata, with songs like Vande Matram and then our national anthem, also with our tri- color flag.
4. Umbrella Organization like Congress which led the nationalist struggle brought every section of Indian society under its fold. Nationalist Movement as led by Mahatma Gandhi who brought the people of country together into organized movements of mass struggle.
5. Through writings on Indian history that glorified India's past, its legacy and instilled a sense of pride and achievement in people.
6. British policy of racial discrimination, of divide and rule , instilled a feeling of nationalism among the people, which encouraged them to fight against the foreign domination.