Who wrote the original Young India book and when was it published?
Young India was written by Lala Lajpat Rai in 1916. It originally covered Indian history from 1757 to 1905, and Rai later expanded it to include developments through 1915.
Questions about Young India
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What was Young India the journal and how long did Gandhi publish it?
Young India was a journal published by Mahatma Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi used it to spread his views on nonviolence and to promote the demand for Swaraj, or Indian self-rule.
What was Lala Lajpat Rai's main argument in Young India?
Rai argued that British colonial rule drained India's wealth, suppressed political liberties, and damaged indigenous institutions. He directly disputed British claims that colonial governance served as a welfare state for Indians.
What historical period does Young India by Lala Lajpat Rai cover?
The book covers Indian history from 1757 through 1915. It traces the establishment of British rule, the Great Revolt of 1857, the rise of political consciousness, and the emergence of the Indian National Congress and nationalist movements.
What newspaper did Gandhi publish after Young India ended?
Gandhi began publishing Harijan in 1933, a weekly English-language newspaper that ran until 1948. He simultaneously published Harijan Bandu in Gujarati and Harijan Sevak in Hindi, all three focusing on social and economic problems.
What does the word Harijan mean and why did Gandhi use it?
Harijan means "People of God" and was Gandhi's term for the untouchable caste. He used it as the title of his newspaper launched in 1933, which addressed social and economic conditions in India and internationally.