The Rowlatt Satyagraha


 
 
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The Rowlatt Satyagraha

The Rowlatt Satyagraha: In 1919, Gandhiji gave a call for a Satyagraha against the Rowlett Act that the British had just passed. This act empowered the government to imprison anyone without a trial, and to search any place without a warrant. The act curbed fundamental rights such as the freedom of expression and strengthened police powers. Mahatma Gandhi, Mohammad Ali Jinnah and others felt that the government had no right to restrict people’s basic freedoms. They criticized the act as “devilish” and tyrannical. Gandhiji asked the Indian people to observe 6 April 1919 as a day of non- violent opposition to this act, as a day of “humiliation and prayer” and hartal (strike). Satyagraha Sabhas were set up to launch the movement.

Gandhiji"s opposition to Rowlatt act :-

Gandhiji opposed rowlatt act By Non - violent civil disobedience movement. Rallies were organised in Various Cities, workers went on Strike in Railway workshops and Shops were Closed Down . 6th April 1919 was observed as Satyagraha Day when people All Over the Country observed Fast and Hartal . It was  the First Countrywide Agitation by Gandhiji and Marked The Foundation of The Non Cooperation Movement .

To Suppress the Movement , The British Barred the Local leaders from Amritsar and Mahatma Gandhi from Entering Delhi . On 10th April ,the Police in Amritsar fired upon a peaceful procession . It provoked  widespread attacks n Banks , post offices and railway stations .Martial law was imposed and general Dyer took Command . 

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Question : 1

During India's freedom struggle, which one of the following led to the first 'All India Hartal'?

Right Option : B
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Question : 2

In 1919, Gandhi ji gave a call for a satyagraha against the ___________ that the british had just passed .

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

In 1916, Gandhiji inspired peasants to struggle aganist the oppressive plantation system in _______________

Right Option : C
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