HISTORY
THE WORLD BETWEEN THE WARS
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British officials were allowed to imprison any Indian citizen suspected of sedition.
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The Indian National Congress was formed.
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Political prisoners in India could be tried without a jury.
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The Amritsar massacre took place.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre A peaceful protest was organised against the Rowlatt Act and the unjust imprisonment of Congress leaders in India. General Dyer instructed his men to block all openings and open fire on the peaceful assembly without warning.
Detailed explanation-2: -The acts were met by strong Indian opposition and led to the bloody Massacre of Amritsar (April 13, 1919), in which hundreds of unarmed Indians at a gathering in Amritsar (now in Punjab state) were killed or wounded by British soldiers.
Detailed explanation-3: -It was in opposition to the Rowlatt Act that the infamous Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place. General Dyer ordered his troops to open fire on the innocent civilians who had gathered from the city of Amritsar and outside to attend a peaceful meeting. Was this answer helpful?
Detailed explanation-4: -Consequences of the Rowlatt act: Rallies were organized in various cities. Worker went on strike in railway workshop. Shops closed down. British scared that line of communication such as railway line and telegraph would be disrupted.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Amritsar Massacre served as a rallying point for the independence movement and helped to create a united front against British colonialism. The incident also had a lasting impact on Indian society, which is still felt today.