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During World War I, it was the British Empire that recruited troops from its colonial possession, India. Despite pre-war fears that Indians desiring independence would rebel against the British during any European conflict, India strongly supported Great Britain, with many Indians volunteering to assist in the war effort and nearly one million of them serving as soldiers.

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How were India and Ghana similar in world war 2?

During World War II, both India and Ghana faced significant colonial rule, which influenced their experiences and responses to the war. India, under British colonial rule, contributed troops and resources to the Allied forces, while nationalist movements gained momentum in response to the war and colonial oppression. Similarly, Ghana, then known as the Gold Coast, was also a British colony and provided support to the war effort, leading to increased political awareness and a push for independence. Both nations experienced a surge in anti-colonial sentiment as a result of the war, ultimately shaping their paths toward independence in the following decades.


What was the segowlee cantonment?

Living quarters for British Troops in Segowlee, India.


Who were the british allies in world war 1?

Locals were recruited and fought in both the first and second Boer Wars. In the second Boer War, Australia, Canada, and India also supplied troops. I am not, however, aware of any nation outside of the UK Commonwealth contributing troops to this conflict. http://www.violentdeathproject.com/


How did colonies fight during World War 1?

Colonies provided valuable resources and people during WWI. Colonies like the Belgian Congo gave useful materials like rubber, while other colonies like British India gave huge numbers of troops.


What colony of great Britain sent troops to fight in World War 1?

The British Empire consisted of more than 75 different entities during WW1 and they all contributed to the pool of manpower and/or material in some manner. Troops were drawn from tiny islands, Africa, India and all over the realm. The major suppliers were Australia, Canada and New Zealand. All fought well for King and Country.

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What country recruited colonial troops from India to fight in ww1?

Great Britain, as India was still a colony belonging to Great Britain at the time.


Who recruited colonial troops from India?

the Indian government (albiet largly under british control)


In India were sepoys?

Indian troops recruited to serve in the British Army.


In what country is the city of Bombay?

Bombay was the colonial name for what is now called Mumbai in India


What Country supplyed soldiers to fight for their colonial masters in ww1?

I think it was germany. __ Many countries supplied soldiers for both England and France and to a lesser extent Germany. Troops came from all over Africa, India, the Far East.


Who was the British allies in the war?

Locals were recruited and fought in both the first and second Boer Wars. In the second Boer War, Australia, Canada, and India also supplied troops. I am not, however, aware of any nation outside of the UK Commonwealth contributing troops to this conflict. http://www.violentdeathproject.com/


What were the transformations in colonial India?

it is India which is formwed by India.


Who did Robert Clive of the East India Company recruited to serve in his private army in the 1700s?

Robert Clive recruited sepoys and Indian soldiers to serve in his private army. Using the army, the East India Company became the most influential group in India.


Who was India's colonial parent?

Germany colonised Rwanda in 1884 as part of German East Africa, followed by Belgium, which invaded in 1916 during World War I


Why is British period in India referred to as colonial?

It means the control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people. Britain controlled India in the form of a colony


What country was The Jungle Book set in?

Most of the stories in the Jungle Book take place in British colonial India during the latter half of the nineteenth century.


Where is Cellular Jail situated?

The Cellular Jail is located in Port Blair, Andaman in the country of India. This was a colonial jail which was built in 1906.