Biography
The Hindu–German Conspiracy failed to engage popular support within India. However, it had a significant impact on Britain's policies within the empire and international relations. The outlines and plans for the nascent ideas of the conspiracy were noted, and tracking by British intelligence began as early as 1911. Alarmed at the agile organization, which repeatedly reformed in different parts of the country despite being subdued in others, the chief of Indian Intelligence Sir Charles Cleveland was forced to warn that the idea and attempts at pan-Indian revolutions were spreading through India "like some hidden fire." A massive, concerted and coordinated effort was required to subdue the movement. Attempts were made in 1914 to prevent the naturalisation of Tarak Nath Das as an American citizen, while successful pressure was applied to have Har Dayal interned. The conspiracy had been detected early by British intelligence, and had been the subject of British pressure from 1914.