Why was Martial law imposed in Amritsar in 1919?
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In Punjab, there was more unrest then elsewhere, and the northern Indian province was placed under martial law. Despite a ban on freedom of assembly, on April 13, 1919, thousands of Sikhs gathered in a walled garden inAmritsar, Jallianwala Bagh, for the religious festival of Vaisakhi.
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in 1919 Gandhiji decided to launch satyagraha against the rowlactt act passed by imperial legislative council. so for that rallies were organused and all the shops were closed by people,police in amritsar fired upon a peaceful procession, provoking widespread attacks.. etc. therefore martial law was was imposed by general dyer took command
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