apr 13, 1919 - Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

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What Happened:
On April 13th, 1919 in Amritsar, India. British troops under the jurisdiction of British General Dyer brutally murdered hundreds of unarmed civilians who were gathered in the Jallianwala Bagh.

Why it was significant:
The Jallianwala Bagh incident harmed the Indo-British ties permanently, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre is considered one of Britain’s cruelest acts.
This massacre encouraged Mahatma Gandhi to dedicate himself completely to the Indian Freedom Movement.
This massacre also gave birth to the noncooperation movement which marked the transition of the struggle of national independence from the middle class to a nationwide struggle.

How did it Contribute to the Freedom Movement:
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre was the prelude to Mahatma Gandhi’s dedication to Indian nationalism and independence from the British rulers. Mahatma Gandhi’s actions were invaluable to the Indian freedom struggle, and he is considered one of the most revered freedom fighters in modern-day India. Additionally, this massacre was a catalyst for the noncooperation movement, which massively pressured the British rulers and helped Indian nationalists step forward in their journey to independence.

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre is considered one of the cruelest acts of the British regime in India. British troops under the command of General Dyer brutally murdered hundreds of unarmed civilians who were gathered in the Jallianwala Bagh. This massacre was the prelude to Mahatma Gandhi’s dedication to Indian nationalism and the Indian freedom struggle. Additionally, this massacre marked the beginning of the noncooperation movement which made the Indian freedom struggle a nationwide concern.

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