Amritsar Massacre and Hunter Commission Flashcards
1
Q
When did Amritsar massacre take place?
A
13 April 1919
2
Q
Another name of Amritsar Massacre?
A
Jallianwala Bagh massacre
3
Q
Who led the massacre?
A
General Reginald Dyer
4
Q
Why did people gather in Jallianwala Bagh?
A
To celebrate Baisakhi
5
Q
Why did Dyer come to Jallianwala Bagh?
A
Punjab was put under martial law but this notice was not widely spread. He came to fire on those who gathered here.
6
Q
Reaction to the massacre?
A
- Rude shock to Indians and completely destroyed their faith in the British system of faith.
- Rabindranath Tagore gave up his knighthood.
- Gandhi gave up his Kaiser-e-hind title.
7
Q
When did Hunter Commission take place and was issued by whom?
A
14 October 1919 issued by Secretary of State of India, Edwin Montagu
8
Q
Purpose of the commission?
A
To investigate the events in Bombay, Punjab and Delhi, about their causes, and take necessary measures
