The movement that sought independence and self-determination for India is known as the Indian Nationalist Movement. Emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this movement comprised a series of efforts, protests, and campaigns against British colonial rule. Prominent leaders like Mahatma Gandhi emphasized nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience, advocating for social reforms and the end of British domination. The movement gained momentum after World War I and culminated in India achieving independence in 1947. This struggle for freedom not only shaped India's national identity but also inspired other anti-colonial movements worldwide.