what was Rowlatt act???
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The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919, popularly known as the Rowlatt Act or Black Act, was a legislative act passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in Delhi on 10 March 1919, indefinitely ...
Rowlatt Act
The Rowlatt Act, in 1919 was passed through the
Imperial Legislative Council inspite of opposition
of the Indian members. Rowlatt Act gave the
government enormous power to repress political
activities.
According to this act, the political prisoners could
be detained in prison for two years without any
trial. Gandhiji decided to try to oppose it with
Satyagraha.
6th April, 1919 was observed as Satyagraha Day
when people all over the country observed fast
and hartal. It was the first countrywide agitation
by Gandhiji. It marked the foundation of the
Non-Cooperation Movement.
On 10th April, the police in Amritsar fired upon
a peaceful procession. It provoked widespread
attacks on banks, post offices and railway
stations. Martial law was imposed and General
Dyer took command.