Music of India - Patriotism and Music

Patriotism and Music

Patriotic feelings have been instigated within Indians through music, since the era of freedom struggle. Jana Gana Mana, the national anthem of India, by Rabindranath Tagore is largely credited for uniting India through music. Post-independence songs such as Mile Sur Mera Tumhara have been responsible for consolidating feelings of national integration and unity in diversity,

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