A Study of Haryana Division Contribution in Growth of Freedom Movement, 1858-1905

India the people of the division of Hisar showed abundant community harmony. It was the Muslim League that created such a climate in the area. When it began to demand the establishment of a separate Muslim state, the situation became more precarious. The residents of Haryana did not encounter such community emotions, but cooperated independently of caste, faith, religion and colour. The important example was the 1857 revolt, when the Hindus and Muslims together fought under the general leadership of Bahadur Shah Zafar who was recognised during the Revolt as the national leader. It is worth remembering that the two cultures have existed together and fought for a common cause and against the common enemy for centuries. The Indian scholars affirmed that even in the places where the rebellion of the people was most common, it was the disparities between the two cultures. In Haryana, their struggle during the mutiny was immense. The representatives of the division of Hisar understood their limits in terms of organisation. They tried to manipulate others like Arya Samaj, SanatanDharamShabha, Muslim Mahlids, Majlis-i-ltihad, YuvakMandali, Hindu Club (Hisar) etc. The other non-political organisations were abused. In order to combat with the colonial government, revolutionary organisations like Naujawa Bharat Sabha, Kirti-Kisan Party etc. were established. However, these associations have not made a major contribution to the oppressive practises of the British rule. The revolutionaries continued to change the names of their groups that moved the administration. It is important to note here the only national organisations that led the nationalist movement was the Indian National Congress (INC). Not only in Haryana, but also in other areas, such an organized movement occurred. In addition to being accused by the British bureaucracy the non-official British working for the Congress movement were often named eccentric.