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Explain the role of Dadabhai Naoroji in the rise of Nationalism and the birth of the Indian National Congress.
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Dadabhai Naoroji played a significant role in the rise of Nationalism and the birth of the Indian National Congress.
- The East India Association was founded in London in 1866 by Dadabhai Naoroji.
- The Association provided information on all Indian subjects to British citizens and Members of Parliament.
- It voiced the grievances of Indians and suggested remedial measures.
- Dadabhai Naoroji, the Grand Old Man of India, was of the opinion that the British were basically just and good.
- He wanted to place the true state of affairs in India before the people of England so that the problems of the Indians may be resolved.
- The association had its branches in Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.
- Later, he supported the formation of Indian National Congress.
- The second session of the Congress was held at Kolkata in 1886, under the Presidentship of Dadabhai Naoroji.
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