In the recent World Service series The War That Changed The World the episode dealing with India contains a rather extraordinary claim.

A panel member, an Indian, says there was a notion during WW1 that India might get her "own" colony in German East Africa as a prize for her substantial contribution of troops and money to the British war effort.

Perhaps not so extraordinary, Several British Empire dominions did receive their own colonies or mandates. Australia, South Africa and New Zealand helped carve up Germany's colonial possessions.

The notion that India could gain her own overseas empire ... were there any serious proposals?

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Yes surprising as it is I found credible sources indicating that there was ... View the full answer