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  1. Aug 4, 2023 · Martial Law Meaning. In contrast to a normal citizen government, Martial Law is a set of laws administered by the military. In a crisis or in response to an emergency, martial law may be declared in order to maintain control over the situation.

  2. General Dyer passed an Act on April 13, 1919, named the martial law stating that no more than 2 people can form a group and meet at a place. This act was enacted to prevent any form of a mobilised protest against the ruling authorities.

  3. Martial law refers to the temporary imposition of military rule in a particular area or country when civil authorities are unable to control the situation. It is usually declared during times of emergency, such as natural disasters, civil unrest, or terrorist attacks, to restore order and maintain public safety. 1.

  4. Martial law was imposed, and General Dyer took command. On 13th April, the Jallianwala Bagh incident took place. A large crowd gathered in the Jallianwala Bagh, where a few people came to protest against the government’s new repressive measures, while some came to attend the annual Baisakhi fair.

  5. Question of Class 10-Jallianwala Bagh : On 13 April, the police in Amritsar fired upon a peaceful procession, provoking widespread attacks on banks, post offices and railway stations. Martial law was imposed and General Dyer took command.

  6. Jallianwala Bagh. On 10 April, the police in Amritsar fired upon a peaceful procession, provoking widespread attacks on banks, post offices and railway stations. Martial law was imposed and General Dyer took command. On 13 April the infamous Jallianwalla Bagh incident took place.

  7. Jan 22, 2024 · Being from outside the city, many were not aware of the martial law that had been imposed as a repressive measure. General Dyer with his British troops entered the park and closed the only exit point without giving any warning to the assembled people and ordered the troops to fire at the crowds, killing hundreds.