Question: Discuss the early campaigns of Mahatma Gandhi. Hundreds of people were killed and thousands were critically wounded. The firing lasted for nearly 10 minutes, till all the ammunition was exhausted. General Dyer, the military commander of Amritsar, came to the park with some soldier and blocked the only entrance of the park. The peaceful gathering was attended by men, women and children. On 13 April 1919 (The festival of Baisakhi was being celebrated on this day), people gathered in a park in Amritsar, called the Jallianwala bagh, to protest against these arrests. Question: What happened on 13 April 1919 in Punjab?Īnswer: On 10 April 1919, two national leaders – Dr Saifuddin Kitchlew and Dr. Subject like education and public health, which the British considered less important, were the responsible to the legislature. Subjects like finance and police, which the British considered more important, were put int the reserved list. The state subjects were divided into two-reserved and transferred. It was based on truth or ‘satya’ and non-violence or ‘ahimsa’ Question: How was dyarchy introduced in the province?Īnswer: The system of dyarchy or dual government was introduced in the provinces. During this struggle, He evolved the concept of ‘satyagrah’ or non-violent struggle against oppression. During his stay these he fought against the oppression of the white rulers against the Indians living there. Later, he went to South Africa to practice law. Question: What do you know about early life of Gandhiji?Īnswer: The national movement entered a new phase after the arrival of Gandhiji on 2 October 1869 at Porbandar (Gujarat), he received his early education in India.

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