1. The first world war had multiple effects on the Indian economy, society and politics.
2. Indians had taken an active part in the war on the side of Britain, believing that they would reward Independence after the war.
3. But also, disappointment was rewarded to the Indians.
4. Indian soldiers asked to serve in Europe, Africa and West Asia.
5. India contributed £230 million in cash and over £125 million in loan towards war expenses.
6. India also sent war materials to the value of £ 250 million .
7. There were economic distress all over the country.
8. Towards the end of the war, India suffered under the world wide epidemic of influenza.
9. Home Rule Movement arose in India due to the war conditions.
10. The congress split of extremists and moderates reunited.
11. The Ottoman Empire under the Turkish Sultan was defeated in World war I and the territories shared between Britain and France.
12. This led to the formation of Khilafat Movement in India.
