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Gandhian Nationalism (1916-1922) — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 11 · History

Gandhian Nationalism (1916-1922) revision notes for ICSE Class 11 History: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 11 History syllabus.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Gandhiji's Entry and Satyagraha

  • Gandhiji returned to India in January 1915 and gradually became a national leader.
  • He introduced passive resistance, also called Satyagraha, which had been practised earlier in South Africa.
  • Gandhiji founded the Satyagraha Ashram near Ahmedabad in 1915 to spread the idea of Satyagraha.
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2. Rowlatt Act and Rowlatt Satyagraha, 1919

  • The Rowlatt Committee was appointed in 1917 under Justice Sydney Rowlatt to investigate revolutionary crime.
  • Its recommendations led to the Rowlatt Act, a repressive war-time legislation made permanent.
  • The law allowed detention without trial for up to two years.
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3. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and Its Impact

  • Dr. Kichlew and Dr. Satyapal were arrested on 10 April 1919, which triggered the Jallianwala Bagh gathering.
  • The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on 13 April 1919.
  • General Dyer ordered troops to fire without warning on an unarmed crowd.
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4. Khilafat Movement and the Growth of Hindu-Muslim Unity

  • During the First World War, Turkey was part of the Central Powers.
  • After the war, the Allied powers took a stern attitude towards Turkey and the Khalifa was removed from power.
  • Indian Muslims started the Khilafat Movement to protect the Khalifa and the holy places of Islam.

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Satyagraha was Gandhi's method of passiveThe Rowlatt Act was repressive wartimeOn 13 April 1919The Khilafat Movement arose from MuslimThe Non

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Key topics in Gandhian Nationalism (1916-1922) include Gandhiji's Entry and Satyagraha, Rowlatt Act and Rowlatt Satyagraha, 1919, Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and Its Impact, Khilafat Movement and the Growth of Hindu-Muslim Unity. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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