The period surrounding the First World War (1914-1919) witnessed significant political developments in India. As a British ally during the war, India experienced nationalist responses that were diverse in nature. This chronology document aims to outline key events, movements, and individuals during this time, with a focus on the Home Rule League Movement, the Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress (1916), and the subsequent Lucknow Pact between Congress and the Muslim League.
Nationalist Responses to World War I
Home Rule League Movement
Positive Gains of Home Rule Movement
Lucknow Session of Indian National Congress (1916)
Conclusion
The years around World War I were pivotal in shaping the nationalist movement in India. The Home Rule League Movement, the Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress, and the Lucknow Pact marked significant developments in the struggle for self-government. While these movements faced challenges and eventually faded, they left a lasting impact on the course of India's independence movement, influencing subsequent political strategies and alliances.
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