The Contribution of The Indian Diaspora to the Development of Bharat and Its Role in The Indian National Freedom Movement
Abstract
Outside of colonial India’s borders the Indian National Freedom Movement was a worldwide phenomenon. An important factor in maintaining and globalizing the fight for independence was the contribution of Indians living overseas. Dr. Neerja A. The Role of the Indian Diaspora in the Indian National Freedom Movement (2025) by Dr. Neerja A. Gupta offers a thorough analysis of these contributions made abroad. By arguing that the Diasporas political participation financial assistance intellectual activism and revolutionary projects during the freedom movement established a strong basis for India’s democratic institutions economic expansion and international prominence following independence. This research paper links Gupta’s historical analysis with the long-term development of Bharat.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Colonial History and Postcolonial Studies
Diaspora
migration
transnational identity
South Asian Studies and Diaspora
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 31 January 2026
- Language
- EN