Try to identify and analyze the historical background for each of the primary actors involved in the process of Indian independence.
Which rulers (particularly monarchs) exerted authority over large portions of the subcontinent at specific times? Think about the political dynasties that they controlled, and how those rulers' policy decisions affected the formation of the Indian state over time.
Were certain languages, religions, and social groups valued at the expense of others? What symbols come to mind for you when you think about the country of India?
These guiding subquestions should help you provide a unique perspective on how the country has changed over time.
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