When did Mahatma Gandhi begin publishing Young India as a weekly journal?
Mahatma Gandhi began publishing Young India as a weekly journal in 1919. He continued editing the publication until 1931 when he shifted his focus to other projects.
Questions about Young India
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who originally published the book titled Young India before Mahatma Gandhi took over?
Lala Lajpat Rai published a book titled Young India in 1916. This volume served as the foundation for what would later become a weekly journal under Mahatma Gandhi's editorship.
What specific time period does the original text of Young India by Lala Lajpat Rai cover regarding Indian history?
The original text analyzed Indian history from 1757 to 1857 and then covered events up to 1905. Rai expanded the work further to include developments through 1915 before Gandhi took over its publication.
How did Lala Lajpat Rai refute British claims about India being a welfare state in Young India?
Rai refuted this assertion with detailed evidence of economic drain and political suppression. His arguments highlighted how colonial rule damaged indigenous institutions while suppressing political liberties.
Where can modern researchers access digital copies of issues from Young India today?
Issues of Young India now exist within the South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA). The Gandhi Heritage Portal serves as another resource dedicated to preserving and protecting works by Mahatma Gandhi.