Several major cultural movements emerged in India as a result of colonialism:

-The Bengal Renaissance: It was an intellectual and social reform movement in Bengal during the 19th century that aimed to revive Indian culture and challenge colonial dominance. This movement focused on education, social reform, and rediscovery of Indian history and literature. Its notable figures include Raja Rammohan Roy, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, and Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.

-The Brahmo Samaj :Founded by Raja Rammohan Roy, it was a religious as well as social reform movement, with the purpose of purifying Hinduism by denouncing the idol-worship method and on monotheism and social justice. It led to making many contributions in advocating the rights for women and abolition of social evils like sati and widow immolation.

-The Arya Samaj: It was founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati. This was an attempt through the school towards reforming Hinduism. It posed greater impetus in the areas of education, social reform, and revival of Sanskrit.

-The Swadeshi Movement: The movement, that begun in the early 20th century, it also used Indian-made goods and boycotted British products. This movement tried to revive Indian industries and promote economic self-reliance.

-Indian Arts and Literature Revival: The colonial regime led to a depressed traditional Indian arts and literature. However, the revivals were like Bengal School of Art, led by Abanindranath Tagore, that worked for Indian art forms in a Western way.