• Dr. Subhash.S

Nationalism in Travancore compared to pan Indian Nationalist movement emerged only in a later period. Though there are traces of sub- nationalistic tendencies in the eighteenth and nineteenth century in Travancore. Nationalism in the modern sense of the term emerged since the second decade of twentieth century. Great development in the field of both English and vernacular education, the spread of social reform movements, the rise of a new working class, the rise of an indigenous capitalist class and the growth of print media were responsible for the sprouting of nationalism in Travancore in the nineteenth century social reform movements became a strong force for social change throughout India. The decadent, archaic and caste ridden social structure underwent a remarkable change during this period. Social movements paved the way for caste assertion and the formation of caste organisations. Mention may be made in the context about the role of SNDP Yogam one of the pioneer caste organisations in Travancore in the Indian national movement. The penetration of British capitalism in Travancore gave impetus to the beginning of trade union and working class movements. Side by side with the working class movements’ leftist movements also developed in Travancore. Both Indian national congress and Communist party spear headed National movements in Travancore.

Nationalism, Colonialism , Capitalism, Public Sphere, Freedom

"Socio - Economic Basis of Nationalism in Travancore ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.700-705, June 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1906Z97.pdf

"Socio - Economic Basis of Nationalism in Travancore ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp700-705, June 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1906Z97.pdf