INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Indeed, the Indian Association had laid the foundation for the growth of national awakening and political consciousness that ultimately saw the establishment of the Indian national congress in 1885, and for this Surendranath Banerjea deserves credit. In fact, the Association was the forerunner of the Congress.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian National Congress was established when 72 delegates from all over the country met at Bombay in 1885. Prominent delegates included Dadabhai Naoroji, Surendranath Banerjee, Badruddin Tyabji, Pherozeshah Mehta W. C. Bonnerjee, S. Ramaswami Mudaliar, S.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian National Association The Second session of the Indian National Congress was held in 1886 in Calcutta. The President of the session was Dadabhai Naoroji. In this session the Indian Association merged with the Indian National Congress.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indian Association merged with the Indian National Congress in 1885. Surendranath Banerjee presided over two annual sessions of the Indian National Congress.

Detailed explanation-5: -The objectives of the Indian Association included: Creation of a strong body of public opinion. Integration of Indian people on the basis of common political interests. Promotion of friendly relations between Hindus and Muslims.