Yasmin Khan on the Indian Partition: World War Two after effects

The video explores the post-WWII global crisis and Britain's struggle to maintain its empire, particularly in India. Despite desires to retain control, exhaustion and financial strain forced Britain to consider withdrawal. Ideological conflicts, including Indian demands for freedom, further complicated matters. The British aimed for a clean constitutional settlement but faced a complex dilemma, with mounting pressure from both within and outside India.

Discuss the impact of financial considerations on Britain's colonial policies in India post-World War II.

What role did Gandhi and the Indian National Congress play in the push for Indian independence during the war?