During the war of 1914, opinions in India about assisting the British varied significantly. Some Indian leaders and elites believed that supporting the British in World War I would strengthen their case for greater political rights and autonomy after the war. Conversely, many nationalists viewed the British struggle as an opportunity to highlight India's own demands for self-governance, arguing that they should not support a colonial power that suppressed their rights. This division reflected broader tensions between loyalty to the British Empire and the growing desire for independence among Indians.
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