what was Rowlatt Act what was its impact on Indians
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The Rowlatt Act (1919)
Passed by the British Government.
The Act gave the government enormous powers for repressing political activities and allowed detention of political prisoners for two years without any trail.
6th April, 1919: Gandhi started the non-violent civil disobedience movement for opposing the Rowlatt Act with a nation-wide hartal.
Shops were closed down, rallies were organised and rail workshop workers went on strike. Widespread attacks on banks, post offices and railway stations took place.
Government brutally repressed the nationalists. Martial law was imposed and General Dyer took command
Passed by the British Government.
The Act gave the government enormous powers for repressing political activities and allowed detention of political prisoners for two years without any trail.
6th April, 1919: Gandhi started the non-violent civil disobedience movement for opposing the Rowlatt Act with a nation-wide hartal.
Shops were closed down, rallies were organised and rail workshop workers went on strike. Widespread attacks on banks, post offices and railway stations took place.
Government brutally repressed the nationalists. Martial law was imposed and General Dyer took command
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What is Rowlatt Act and its effect on Indian nationalism
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1.The rowlatt act was enacted to suppress the growing discontent among Indians and suggest measures about it.
2.This authorized the government to arrest any Indian and imprison him without trial or warrant.
3.There are no provisions for appeal against the punishment given under this act
4.Due to such unjust provisions in the rowlatt act it was opposed by the people of India and called as 'Black Act'
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