Russian Plans to Invade India - Stuff That I Find Interesting

In the 19th century, Britain and Russia vied for control in Central Asia, with Russia planning to invade India during the Napoleonic Wars. The plan, known as the Indian March of Paul, was abandoned after Tsar Paul's assassination. Later, during the Russian Civil War, the Bolsheviks aimed to incite rebellions in India and Tibet, but these plans were shelved. Indian nationalists, seeking foreign aid to end British rule, allied with Germany during World War One, leading to the Hindu-German Conspiracy.

What was the primary concern of the British regarding Russian expansion in the 19th century?

• The Russians would dominate the seas.

• The Russians would control the Middle East.

• The Russians would expand into India.

• The Russians would ally with China.

What was the Indian March of Paul?

• A British plan to invade Russia.

• A British expedition to Central Asia.

• A French plan to colonize Central Asia.

• A Russian plan to invade India with Napoleon.

During the Russian Civil War, what was the Bolsheviks' strategy involving India?

• To form an alliance with the British.

• To encourage rebellions in India and Tibet.

• To establish trade routes through India.

• To send troops to support the British Raj.

Who was Mahindra Trap and what was his role?

• A French diplomat negotiating peace.

• An Indian nationalist seeking foreign help against the British.

• A Russian general planning invasions.

• A British officer supporting the Raj.

What was the goal of the Hindu-German Conspiracy during World War One?

• To support the British in the war.

• To ally with Germany and later the Bolsheviks against British rule.

• To establish a new trade route through Afghanistan.

• To negotiate peace between Germany and Britain.