The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, took place in consequence to the protest against the _________.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Rowlatt Act

Key Points

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on 13th April 1919.
It was a direct consequence of the widespread protests against the Rowlatt Act.
The Rowlatt Act was passed by the British government in India in March 1919.
This act allowed certain political cases to be tried without juries and permitted internment of suspects without trial.
It led to widespread anger and protests among the Indian populace, which culminated in the tragic massacre.

Additional Information

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre was carried out by troops under the command of General Dyer.
It took place in Amritsar, Punjab, where a large crowd had gathered for a peaceful protest.
General Dyer ordered his troops to fire into the crowd, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries.
The massacre is considered a turning point in Indian history, galvanizing the Indian independence movement.
It highlighted the brutal nature of British colonial rule and intensified the call for complete independence (Swaraj).