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What was rowlatt act? Explain the reactions of the people against this act.

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Answered by prashant247
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Rowlatt Act was an oppressive act

introduced by the British Government in 1919. It gave the Government enormous

powers to repress political activities and allowed detention of political

prisoners without trial for two years. It was also known as Black Act.

The Indians showed disapproval towards this

Act :-

1.Gandhiji called for a country wide ‘Hartal’

on 6th April, 1919. But he was arrested.

2.There were disturbances in Delhi, Ahmedabad and Punjab. In Amritsar, two

popular leaders, Dr. Satyapal and Dr. Saifud-din-Kitchlew were arrested. The

people took out a procession in Amritsar to protest against these arrests, and

demanded the release of their leaders.

3. A public meeting was announced for the

13th April. 19191, Amritsar against the arrest of their leaders.

4. People gathered there without arms and

then General Dyer marched there and killed more than 1,000 people.

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