India And World War I

World War I directly and indirectly caused events and social and political trends which defined the history of the world for the rest of the century, including the Russian Revolution and the rise of communism to the Great Crash of 1929 which led to the Great Depression and the rise of Hitler and Nazi Germany. It marked a turning point in world history as the end of the historical era of European dominance and the ushering in of a period which accelerated demands for freedom and autonomy in colonial settings. This book explores India’s involvement in the Great War and the way the war impacted the country from various viewpoints, including case studies on key individuals. The impacts of the war on different locations in India are also discussed, emphasizing its significance and the sacrifices made.