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Attempt is made in the article to explain the Rise of Nationalism in Karnataka Freedom Movement. The workers from Karnataka who stepped on the arena of Indian politics during 1885-1947 saw two dreams; conceived two ideas; had before them two maps; one was free India and another was unification of Karnataka, says Dr. Diwakar to express the fact that the freedom movement and the demand for unification went hand-in-hand in Karnataka. The freedom movement that was witnessed during the twentieth century, this is the golden era in the history of India and also of Karnataka. At the beginning of 20th century, a new National Consciousness began to emerge in Karnataka. Spread of English Education, revival of the History of Karnataka, creation of patriotic feelings, contributions of revolutionary news papers, Role of Political conferences, Impact of British policies, Development of Transportation and several factors causes for the Rise of Nationalism and patriotism in Karnataka Freedom Movement.

English Education, Kannada literature, Brahma Samaja, British polices, Marata, Aluru Venkatarao, Belgaum , Gandhiji.