A book titled "Jallianwala Bagh, 1919" would meticulously chronicle the tragic events of April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, where British troops under the command of Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer opened fire on a peaceful gathering of unarmed Indian 1 civilians in the Jallianwala Bagh. The book would likely detail the context leading up to the massacre, including the implementation of the Rowlatt Act and the subsequent protests, as well as the atmosphere in Punjab at the time. It would vividly recount the events of that fateful Baisakhi day, the indiscriminate firing upon the thousands of men, women, and children trapped within the enclosed garden, and the horrific aftermath. Furthermore, the book would likely explore the profound impact of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on the Indian independence movement, its role in galvanizing nationalist sentiment, and its lasting scar on Indo-British relations.
Additional Product Info :
ISBN 10 :
9356294755
ISBN 13 :
9789356294752
Publisher :
HARPER COLLINS
Language :
English
Dimensions :
215x140x18
Item Weight :
0.26 kg