Question

Why did General Dyer open fire on peaceful crowd in Jallianwalla Bagh? Mark the most important factor.

Answer 1

Answer:

to punish the indians

to take revenge for breaking martal laws

to create a feeling of terror and awe in the mind of indiand

Answer 2

General Dyer opens fire on a peaceful crowd in Jallianwalla Bagh because:

• General Dyer opened fire on the crowd in Jallianwala Bagh to firmly enforce the Martial Law that was in vogue at the time in Amritsar.
• This was done to instil fear and awe among the Indians.
• General Dyer also wanted to send a message to the British colonials in India that there would be no defiance of their rule.