Evershed Committee

The Evershed Committee was a group formed in the early 20th century to investigate the causes of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar, India. Their task was to study the incident and determine whether the British authorities acted appropriately or if atrocities occurred. The committee aimed to understand the circumstances, gather evidence, and provide recommendations to prevent similar events in the future. While the committee’s findings and their implications remain debated, their formation reflects the British government’s attempt to address the gravity of the incident and its impact on India's fight for independence.