Jallianwala Bagh massacre
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, India, when British troops, commanded by General Dyer, opened fire on a large crowd protesting British rule. The gathering, held in a restricted area, included men, women, and children seeking to express their grievances. In just 10 minutes, hundreds were killed, and many more were injured. This brutal act sparked outrage in India and worldwide, fueling the struggle for independence. It remains a pivotal moment in Indian history, symbolizing colonial oppression and the urgent demand for self-rule.
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The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, India, when British troops, led by General Reginald Dyer, opened fire on a large crowd of Indian civilians who had gathered to protest against repressive laws. The massacre resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries, shocking the nation and the world. It highlighted the brutal nature of British colonial rule in India and fueled the Indian independence movement. This tragic event is remembered as a turning point in the struggle for India's freedom from British colonialism.