Evaluate the contribution of folklore, songs popolar points etc., in shaping the nationalism during freedom struggle.  

In India the feeling of nationalism is associated with anti colonial movement. In the process of their struggle against the colonial yoke people began to discover their own identity of belonging to one nation. Various folk tales, songs, symbols like national flag, tricolour flag gave a sense of identity to the people. It gave a true picture of India's culture which was so rich and uncorrupted. They served to produce a sense of achievement and to glorify India's past. 

1. National song like Vande matram instilled a sense of belongingness uniting people from different languages. Identity of India came to be associated with Bharat Mata was depicted as composed, divine, spiritual.
2. Folk tales, songs, hymns were used by our national leaders to give a sense of pride in our own culture.
3. Likewise Khadi, charka used by Mahatma Gandhi became symbols of agitation and resistance.