The First World War (1914-1918) had a significant impact on the Indian National Movement. It was a watershed moment in the history of India and helped to catalyse the growth of the National Movement. This article will look at the impact of World War I on Indian Nationalism and explain how it helped to fuel the growth of the National Movement in India.
Impact of WWI on Indian Nationalism
The First World War had a profound impact on the Indian National Movement. It brought about a shift in the attitude of the British towards India, which had a significant effect on the National Movement. The War led to a financial crisis in Britain, which forced them to look for new sources of revenue. The British increased taxes on Indians, which further alienated them from the British government. This led to the growth of anti-colonial sentiment among Indians, which was further fuelled by the British policy of racial discrimination.
The War also exposed the hypocrisy of the British in terms of their claims of freedom and democracy. The British had promised freedom and democracy to Indians but denied them the same rights that they were fighting for in Europe. This further fuelled the growth of Nationalism in India.
Growth of the National Movement in India
The First World War had a significant impact on the growth of the National Movement in India. The War exposed the hypocrisy of the British and their oppressive policies towards Indians. This led to a growth in anti-colonial sentiment among Indians and provided a platform for the growth of Nationalism.
The War also led to an increase in the number of Nationalist organizations in India. Organizations such as the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League were formed during this period, which helped to unite the people of India and provided a platform for the growth of the National Movement.
The War also provided an opportunity for Indians to prove their worth to the British. Indians were recruited in the British army and fought alongside the British in the War, which increased their sense of pride and patriotism. This helped to fuel the growth of the National Movement in India.
The First World War had a significant impact on the Indian National Movement. The War exposed the hypocrisy of the British and their oppressive policies towards Indians. This led to a growth in anti-colonial sentiment among Indians and provided a platform for the growth of Nationalism. The War also led to an increase in the number of Nationalist organizations in India, which helped to unite the people of India and provided a platform for the growth of the National Movement. Finally, the War provided an opportunity for Indians to prove their worth to the British, which increased their sense of pride and patriotism and further fuelled the growth of the National Movement in India.