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  1. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919. A large crowd had gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab, British India, during the annual Baishakhi fair to protest against the Rowlatt Act and the arrest of pro-independence activists Saifuddin Kitchlew and Satyapal.

  2. Sep 10, 2024 · Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, incident on April 13, 1919, in which British troops fired on a large crowd of unarmed Indians in Amritsar, Punjab region, India, killing several hundred people and wounding many more. It marked a turning point in India’s modern history.

  3. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre marked a turning point in India’s struggle for Independence. A memorial was set up by the Government of India in 1951 at Jallianwala Bagh to commemorate the spirit of Indian revolutionaries and the people who lost their lives in the brutal massacre.

  4. Apr 13, 2022 · Day of the Incident: On 13 th April, Baisakhi day, a large crowd of people mostly from neighbouring villages, unaware of the prohibitory orders in Amritsar gathered in the Jallianwala Bagh. Brigadier-General Dyer arrived on the scene with his men.

  5. Following the Rowlatt Act, on the day of Baisakhi (13th April 1919), the Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place. Read about both the Rowlatt Act and Jallianwala Bagh Massacre for IAS Exam. Download Rowlatt Act & Jallianwala Bagh PDF Notes.

  6. Jul 9, 2024 · The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre was a tragic event that occurred on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab, India, during the British colonial rule. Know the history, causes, impacts, & significance of the massacre.

  7. On 13 April 1919, British troops fired at a gathering of unarmed Indians at the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar leading to the deaths of at least a thousand people. This article will give in brief details about the events that led to this horrendous massacre.

  8. Jun 21, 2024 · The Jallianwala Bagh massacre was a watershed moment in the Indian independence movement. It highlighted the ruthlessness of British colonial rule and strengthened the resolve of Indian leaders and citizens to fight for freedom.

  9. Apr 13, 2024 · As India observes the 105th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on Saturday, a watershed moment in India’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule, heartfelt tributes poured in from across the nation. Leading the tributes were the President and Prime Minister.

  10. Apr 13, 2023 · The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13 April 1919, the day when troops of the British Indian Army under the command of Colonel Reginald Dyer openly fired into a crowd of thousands of people, who had gathered in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, Punjab.