Question

give a brief description of the Rowlatt satyagraha?

Answer 1

The Rowlatt Satyagraha. In 1919 Gandhiji gave a call for a Satyagraha against theRowlatt Act, passed by the British. The Act restricted the freedom of expression and strengthened police powers. Mahatma Gandhi, Mohammad Ali Jinnah and others strongly opposed this Act.

Answer 2

Brief description of the Rowlatt satyagraha:

• The British passed the Rowlatt Act, which prompted the Rowlatt Satyagraha.

• Rallies were held, workers went on strike, and businesses were forced to close.

• Nationalists were repressed by the British government.

• Gandhiji was denied entry to Delhi after local leaders were apprehended in Amritsar.

• The opposition was nonviolent.

• To oppose the Rowlatt Act, Satyagraha Sabhas were formed across India.

• It was the first pan-Indian uprising against the British rulers.