Communalism, is referred in the western world as a “theory or system of government in which virtually autonomous local communities are LOOSELY in federation”. If we discuss about Indian society, we will find that, ancient INDIA was united and no such communal feelings were there. People lived peacefully TOGETHER, there was acceptance for each other’s culture and tradition. For example, Ashoka followed religious TOLERANCE and focussed mainly on Dhamma.Communalism in India is result of the emergence of modern politics, which has its roots in partition of Bengal in 1905 and feature of separate electorate under Government of India Act, 1909.Later, British government also appeased various communities through Communal award in 1932, which faced strong resistance from Gandhi ji and others. All these acts were done by the British government to APPEASE Muslims and other communities, for their own political needs. This feeling of communalism has deepened since then, fragmenting the Indian society and being a cause of unrest.pls mark brainliest.