Rowlatt Comission Flashcards
What was the Defence of India Act?
It was placed in 1915 for the duration of the war and 6 months afterwards.
It was to prevent anti-war and revolutionary activities.
Who did the Government of India appoint to head commission?
Scottish Judge, S.T. Rowlatt
What is commission?
To give someone the official authority
What did the Commission report say in 1918?
Bengal, Bombay, and the Punjab were the center for revolutionary activity.
What old wartime controls were put in place?
-Trials without a jury
-censorship
-imprisonment without trial
-house arrest of suspects
What were Montagu’s actions?
He sanctioned the act with reluctance due to it being extremely offensive
What did the Indian Legislative Council do?
Opposed the measure but out voted bgy appointed officials.
When was the act finalized?
March 1919
Who withdrew from the council?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
When was the Act Repealed?
1922
What were mass protests called?
Hartals
When were these mass protests organised?
30th March - 6th April 1919
Who were the leaders arrested?
Kitchlew and Pal
What did the leaders arrests cause?
Riots became an anti-raj protest
Banks stormed
Buildings fired at
3 Europeans killed
Marcia Sherwood, a mission doctor, had been beaten and saved from certain death by Hindus.
What was believed that the riot would turn into?
An uprising
