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A New Republic - Episode 7: A colony betrayed

A New Republic

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Conditions and Politics Leading to India's Struggle for Independence

This chapter discusses the conditions in India leading up to its struggle for independence, including famines, the impact of the First World War, and the British government's exploitation of India's economic surplus. It also explores the political shifts in Britain and their reluctance to let go of the empire.

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