Where were the Ghadar revolutionaries, who became active during the outbreak of World War I based?

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Correct answer: North America. The Ghadar revolutionaries were primarily based in North America, particularly in regions like California, USA, and British Columbia, Canada. They established the Ghadar Party in 1913 to organize revolutionary activities against British colonial rule in India specifically in cities like San Francisco and Vancouver. The party played a significant role in spreading revolutionary ideas and organizing uprisings, particularly during World War I, aiming to incite mutiny in the British Indian Army and disrupt British operations in India. Central America, West America, and South America regions did not serve as significant bases for the Ghadar revolutionaries. Modern History 93 85

Where were the Ghadar revolutionaries, who became active during the outbreak of World War I based?

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