The Swadeshi Movement was a significant economic and political campaign in India during the early 20th century, primarily aimed at promoting Indian goods and boycotting British products. It emerged in response to the partition of Bengal in 1905, which many Indians viewed as an attempt to divide and rule. The movement encouraged self-reliance and the use of locally produced goods, fostering a sense of national pride. Key figures in the movement included leaders like Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Lala Lajpat Rai, who advocated for the use of indigenous products. The Swadeshi Movement played a crucial role in the broader struggle for Indian independence, laying the groundwork for future protests against British colonial rule.