Question

- Describe the incidence of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
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Answer 1

Answer:

On 13th April large crowd gathered in Jallianwala Bagh. Some of them had come to protest against the government’s new repressive measures and others had come to attend Baisakhi fair. General Dyer entered the area, blocked the exit points and opened fire on the crowd, killing hundreds to create a feeling of terror.

Impact:

(i) As the news spread, crowd took to the streets in North Indian towns.

(ii) There were strikes, clashes with police.

(iii) Attacks on Government buildings.

(iv) The government responded with brutal repression to terrorize people.

(v) Satyagrahis were forced to rub their noses on the ground.

Answer 2

Answer

1) To protest against the British government cruel behaviour towards the opponents of Rowlatt act and the arrest of the popular leaders to huge meeting was arranged on April 13 1919 such that the day of baisakhi at Jallianwala Bagh at Amritsar

2) General O Dwyer British army official reach there with the military

3) Without giving any warning he ordered his man to open fire from their machine guns on the innocent peoples.

4) The bagh was surrounded by high walls with and unused well in between there was only one opening for people to move out of bagh where general O'dwyer was armed with his men.

5) As per the government report 379 people were killed and 1200 were injured.

6) whereas, as per the Inquiry committee appointed by congress 1000 persons were killed.

7) The hunter Commission who investigated case on behalf of the British defended general general O Dwyer. The commission forgave him calling it an innocent mistake that took place on unknowing .

8) British government instead of punishing general O Dwyer for his in human act forgive him .moreover it appreciated him and honoured him with sword and 2000 pounds

9) This incident give a service shock to the people of India

10) Gandhiji totally lost his faith in the British government .

11) The Jallianwala Bagh tragedy played an important role in establishing Unity all over India

12) The tragedy also played an important role in preparing the background for the Non-Co-operation Movement .

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