How did world war 1 affect relations between India and Britain?

Answer 1

first of all , the war created a new economic and political situation.

it led to a huge increase in taxes and defence expenditure which was financed by war loans.

through the war years the prices increased- it doubled - leading to hardships for people .

there was forced recruitment in rural areas.

crops failed so there was shortage of food .

there was also an influenza epidemic

Answer 2

First, Indians were recruited massively and were sent off to die in war-fronts, although the War had no direct link with the Indian people.

Second, in the War years there was a huge 'drain of wealth'. The wealth was drained out in the form of grain and raw materials for the military needs. The situation was such that food was exported keeping Indians starved.

Third, another impact of the World War I was felt when the prices of industrial goods as also of imported manufactures went up sharply.

Fourth, for the common people the war meant misery and fall in the standard of living.

Fifth, the far-reaching effect of the World War I, however, was the rise of Mahatma Gandhi who transformed the very nature of the Indian national movement.

Answer 3

it nearly helped em gain their inderpendance. they donated more than 1.5 million men

Answer 4

as the war needs of british army grew they began to buy Indian textiles which was in a decline paving way to the growth of Indian economy

Answer 5

The Britain's and India hat each others