The massacre of Indians at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar gave rise to…
2016
The massacre of Indians at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar gave rise to nationalist feelings among many new leaders. By whom was the order for the massacre given?
Answer: B. General Dyer — On 13 April 1919, thousands of people had gathered at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar. General Dyer ordered his troops to fire on the unarmed crowd without…
- A.
John Saunders
- B.
General Dyer
- C.
Lord Curzon
- D.
Lord Chelmsford
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Correct answer: B
On 13 April 1919, thousands of people had gathered at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar. General Dyer ordered his troops to fire on the unarmed crowd without warning, resulting in a tragic massacre that galvanized the Indian freedom movement.
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