Question

Analyse the changes in Indian printing by the end of the 19th century.

Hint:

Print in India became a tool for education, reform, and freedom struggle.

Answer 1

The Indian printing industry witnessed major developments by the end of the 19th century:
Increased access: With the expansion of literacy and education, printed material in vernacular languages spread among the masses.
Nationalism: Reformers and revolutionaries used print media to spread awareness about social evils and British exploitation.
Women’s participation: Magazines and books began addressing women’s education and social roles.
Social reforms: Leaders like Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar used print to campaign against child marriage and promote widow remarriage.
Growth of newspapers: Regional newspapers such as 'Kesari' (Marathi) and 'Amrita Bazar Patrika' (Bengali) gained popularity.