6 Questions
How did the government respond to the protests after the Jallianwalla Bagh incident?
By seeking to humiliate and terrorize people
What was the main purpose of General Dyer's actions in the Jallianwalla Bagh incident?
To create fear and awe among satyagrahis
Why did Mahatma Gandhi call off the movement following the Jallianwalla Bagh incident?
Seeing violence spread across India
What did Mahatma Gandhi believe was necessary for launching a more broad-based movement in India?
Unity between Hindus and Muslims
What was one of the humiliating acts imposed on satyagrahis by the government?
Forced salutes to officials
What event prompted Mahatma Gandhi to consider taking up the Khilafat issue?
The need to bring Hindus and Muslims closer together
Study Notes
Jallianwalla Bagh Incident
- The Jallianwalla Bagh incident occurred on 13 April
- A large crowd gathered in the enclosed ground of Jallianwalla Bagh to protest against the government's new repressive measures and to attend the annual Baisakhi fair
- Many villagers were unaware of the martial law that had been imposed
- General Dyer entered the area, blocked the exit points, and opened fire on the crowd, killing hundreds
- Dyer's object was to produce a "moral effect", to create a feeling of terror and awe in the minds of satyagrahis
Aftermath of Jallianwalla Bagh Incident
- News of the incident sparked widespread protests in north Indian towns
- There were strikes, clashes with the police, and attacks on government buildings
- The government responded with brutal repression, including humiliation, terrorization of people, and bombings of villages
Mahatma Gandhi's Response
- Mahatma Gandhi called off the movement due to the spread of violence
- He recognized the need for a more broad-based movement in India
- Gandhi believed that no such movement could be organized without bringing Hindus and Muslims closer together
- He decided to take up the Khilafat issue to achieve Hindu-Muslim unity
Test your knowledge on the infamous Jallianwala Bagh incident which took place on 13 April. Learn about the events that unfolded in the enclosed ground of Jallianwala Bagh and the impact it had on history.
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