“The Jallianwala Bagh massacre marked a turning point in India’s struggle for independence”. Examine the immediate nationalist response. Assess its long-term impact on colonial legitimacy.

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events, personalities, issues. Q1. “The Jallianwala Bagh massacre marked a turning point in India’s struggle for independence”. Examine the immediate nationalist response. Assess its long-term impact on colonial legitimacy. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS, IE Why the …

Jallianwala Bagh massacre:

GS Paper 1: Topics Covered: The Freedom Struggle – its various stages and important contributors /contributions from different parts of the country.   Context: On April 13, 1919, British forces opened fire on unarmed Indians at Jallianwala Bagh killing hundreds of people. 13th April, 2022 marks the 103 years of the incident.     About …