Amritsar Massacre Flashcards
The Massacre that shook the Empire.
When were the soldiers lead into Amristar?
12th April 1919.
Who led the soldiers?
General Reginald Dyer.
How many soldiers were lead?
OF some 1,000.
What event was on the 13th April 1919?
It was Baisakhi Day.
How many rounds were fired into the crowd?
1,650 rounds of live ammunition.
How many were killed and wounded?
Around 400 were killed with 1,500 wounded.
Who did Dyer report his action to? And what was his name?
His superior officer, General William Beynon
What did Dyer have his eyes set on after the massacre?
The implementation of Martial Law.
What was the implementation of Martial Law for?
To humiliate the Indians living in Amritsar.
What were examples of humiliation brought upon the Indians?
If you had passed a European you had to Bow and greet formally,
Public floggings were common
What punishment was viewed as treacherous, with some arguing it was more infuriating than the massacre itself?
The Crawling Order.
What was the Crawling Order?
It was if anyone wished to cross through the area where Marica Sherwood was assaulted, you’d have to crawl on all 4s on the much and dirt of the ground.
What was the Kucha Tawarian?
A narrow passage, the same passage where Marica Sherwood was left for dead.
What was the impact of the Amritsar Massacre once information landed in Britain?
Although information was slow to arrive in Britain, It was quick to divide public opinion. For example the House of Commons and Lords were opposed in opinion.
What were the split opinions on Dyer and his actions?
Some saw Dyer as a brave and courageous upholder of the Raj whereas others felt Dyer destroyed all possibility of a stable connection between the Raj and indian nationalists.
