During the first World War British government gave the promise of constitutional reforms for India in exchange of Indian support in the World War. But after the war British started to suppress Indians and adopted oppressive policies.
British adopted the following diplomatic policies againt Indians :
- By Rowlatt Act England suppressed the fundamental rights of Indians.
- Harsh laws were imposed on Indian Press.
- There was no provision of self rule to Indians in Indian government act of 1919 CE.
- In Turkey the Khalifa was deposed and Indian Muslims started Khilafat movement against it.
- British government tricked the Indians and contrary to their assurances they pursued policies which resulted in famines, epidemics and other economic exploitation.
