Question

describe the incident of Jallianwala Bagh massacre ?​

Answer 1

On April 13, 1919 , the people of Punjab gathered on the auspicious day of Baisakhi at Jallianwala Bagh near Golden Temple in Amritsar. when they were protesting peacefully against the arrest of two prominent Congress leaders of Punjab - Dr. Satya Pal and Saiffudin Kitchlew, General Dyer ordered the British armed forces to open the fire at the hundreds of innocent, unarmed men, women and children.

The massacre stunned the whole country. The government imposed martial law in Punjab. Under martial law, people were tortured, newspapers were banned and mails were censored.

Answer 2

INTRODUCTION TO PERIOD OF BRITISH INDIA 20th CENTURY

• The period of 1920s marks the revolutionary satyagraha period of British India.
• Gandhiji formed Satyagrah for removal of British Raj without Violence.
• The General of India was Lord. Dyer during that period.
• Governor General was Fredric.

Incident Leading to Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

1. People gathered in Jallianwala Bagh Massacre some for peaceful demonstration while others for the celebration of their annual Baisakhi Fair.
2. They were unknown to the new law passed by General Dyer, banning all public gathered meetings.
3. The Jallianwalla Bagh is a public garden of about 6.27 acres , walled on all sides, with only five narrow entrances.
4. On Sunday,13 April 1919, Dyer convinced a major insurrection could take place, banned all meetings.
5. Dyer and troops entered the Garden blocked the exit point and opened fire on public.
6. This lead to death of hundred of people.
7. This incident is known as Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.

RESULT

This incident result in Launch of Non-Cooperation movement by Mahatma Gandhi.