The historical research work largely affected the national movement. The Indians, through the research of foreign historians like Sir William Jones, Monear, Williams, Max Muller, Rauth and Sassoon, on ancient Indian history, came to know a lot about the culture and traditions of Indian community. Archaeologists through their excavation work presented the picture of greatness of India and pride which was in no way inferior to the Roman and other great civilizations.

These European scholars admired the literary superiority of the Vedas and Upanishads and the beautiful analysis of the mind they.contained. Then, as a result of various historical researches, the superiority of ancient Indian spiritualism and civilization came to the knowledge of the Indians. This knowledge instilled among the Indians a high sense of pride towards their culture and civilization. Their discoveries and researches awakened a new faith among-st Indians, and encouraged the spirit of patriotism and nationalism.