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What was the Rowlatt Act and why was it opposed?
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The Rowlatt Act was repressive war-time legislation made permanent. It allowed detention without trial for up to two years, so nationalists opposed it as anti-democratic and aimed at suppressing disse…
Why did Gandhiji describe the Rowlatt Act with the words "No appeal, no Vakil and no Law"?
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He used this phrase to show that the Act denied basic legal rights. There was no proper appeal, no lawyer, and no lawful protection for the arrested person.
What was the Satyagraha Sabha, and when was it formed?
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The Satyagraha Sabha was formed by Gandhiji in Bombay on 24 February 1919 to protest against the Rowlatt Bill. It helped organize resistance through non-violent protest.
What change was made in the hartal call during the Rowlatt agitation?
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The hartal was first called for 30 March 1919 and later changed to 6 April 1919. The protest spread widely across India.
What happened in Delhi during the hartal on 30 March 1919?
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Ten people were killed in police firing in Delhi on 30 March 1919 during the hartal. This showed how tense the situation had become.
Which books were proscribed by the Bombay government during the agitation?
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Four books were proscribed, including Gandhi's Hind Swaraj. This was part of the effort to suppress nationalist thought and protest literature.
Why did the Rowlatt agitation fail to remain fully peaceful?
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The movement lacked proper organization and central coordination. It was also stronger in cities than in rural areas, and in several places local grievances and anger turned the protest toward violenc…
What was the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
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On 13 April 1919, General Dyer ordered troops to fire without warning on an unarmed crowd at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar. Officially 379 persons were killed, while unofficial accounts gave nearly thr…
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