Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Rationale/Causes
- Passage of Rowlatt Act: The Rowlatt Act (Black Act), passed on March 10, 1919, gave the government the power to detain or imprison anyone connected to seditious activity without a court hearing. This caused discontent across the nation. Indians' trust in the British justice system was seriously shaken.
- Arrest of Notable Leaders: In Amritsar, Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew and Dr. Satyapal, two prominent leaders who stood for Hindu-Muslim harmony, organised a nonviolent demonstration against the Rowlatt Act. On April 9, 1919, Dr. Satyapal and Dr. Kitchlew were being congratulated when O' Dwyer gave the Deputy Commissioner, Mr. Irving, orders to ....
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