Typed excerpts from the National Archives of India

This collection of excerpts provide information on complex political and social climate in India and different parts of the world between 1910-1928  with a focus on concerns about anti-British sentiment, pro-German and pro-Turkish sympathies, and the activities of Indian revolutionaries. Some examples are:

  • Activities of Indian revolutionaries: The report details the activities of Indian revolutionaries in Europe and America, such as Madame Cama and the Ghadar movement.
  • Pro-Turkish sentiment: The report highlights the pro-Turkish sentiment among some Muslims in India, with examples of prayers and meetings in support of the Ottoman Empire.
  • Sikh views on the war: The report includes a letter from a Sikh in Malaya expressing his belief that the British are losing the war and that Indians should not fight for them.
  • Indian opinion on the Sino-Japanese crisis: The report mentions the negative sentiment towards Japan among some Indians, who view them as a threat to British interests and their own economic opportunities.
  • Relationship between police and the public: The report includes an anecdote about a police officer apologizing to a Bengali man, which is seen as evidence of the strained relationship between the police and the public.

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