Founded in 1885 in Mumbai by 72 delegates, initiated by Allan Octavian Hume; Womesh Chunder Banerjee was first president. BulletsIn Began as a forum for educated Indians to present moderate political demands under British rule. Gradually evolved into the principal leader of India’s freedom struggle. Led key movements: Swaraj, Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, and Quit India.











