In which year was the Rowlatt Act passed by the British government in India? [#2457]

The Rowlatt Acts were a series of legislative acts passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in British India in March 1919. These acts, officially known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, aimed to curb growing nationalist movements in India following World War I. They granted the police extensive powers to arrest and detain individuals without trial for suspected revolutionary activities. The Rowlatt Acts were widely opposed by Indian leaders and the public, who viewed them as oppressive and a denial of fundamental civil liberties. This widespread opposition led to significant protests, including Mahatma Gandhi's first nationwide satyagraha.

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The Rowlatt Acts were a series of legislative acts passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in British India in March 1919. These acts, officially known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, aimed to curb growing nationalist movements in India following World War I. They granted the police extensive powers to arrest and detain individuals without trial for suspected revolutionary activities. The Rowlatt Acts were widely opposed by Indian leaders and the public, who viewed them as oppressive and a denial of fundamental civil liberties. This widespread opposition led to significant protests, including Mahatma Gandhi's first nationwide satyagraha.

The Rowlatt Act of 1919, also known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, gave the British government the power to imprison people without trial, and to convict them in court. The act also allowed the government to arrest people suspected of terrorism or revolutionary activity, and to detain them for up to two years.

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The Rowlatt Act of 1919, also known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, gave the British government the power to imprison people without trial, and to convict them in court. The act also allowed the government to arrest people suspected of terrorism or revolutionary activity, and to detain them for up to two years.

Mahatma Gandhi first visited Assam in August 1921. He was invited by the APCC to spread the message of non-cooperation in the state. Gandhi visited Assam four times in his lifetime: 1921, 1926, 1934, and 1946.

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Mahatma Gandhi first visited Assam in August 1921. He was invited by the APCC to spread the message of non-cooperation in the state. Gandhi visited Assam four times in his lifetime: 1921, 1926, 1934, and 1946.

During his visit to Assam in 1921, Mahatma Gandhi stayed at various locations, including the residence of Tarun Ram Phukan, a prominent freedom fighter, in Guwahati.

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During his visit to Assam in 1921, Mahatma Gandhi stayed at various locations, including the residence of Tarun Ram Phukan, a prominent freedom fighter, in Guwahati.

Pushpalata Das, an Indian independence activist from Assam, founded the 'Mrityu Bahini' (Death Squad) in 1942. This organization was formed as part of the Quit India Movement to resist British rule. She led the Mrityu Bahini in several non-violent protests, including the hoisting of the Indian flag at police stations.

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Pushpalata Das, an Indian independence activist from Assam, founded the 'Mrityu Bahini' (Death Squad) in 1942. This organization was formed as part of the Quit India Movement to resist British rule. She led the Mrityu Bahini in several non-violent protests, including the hoisting of the Indian flag at police stations.

The title of "Governor General" was changed to "Viceroy" in 1858. The title was first used in the queen's proclamation appointing Viscount Canning in 1858. The title was created after the Revolt of 1857. The Government of India Act of 1858 was passed to end the rule of the East India Company and transfer it to the British crown. The act also ended the system of dual government by abolishing the Board of Control and the Board of Directors.

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The title of "Governor General" was changed to "Viceroy" in 1858. The title was first used in the queen's proclamation appointing Viscount Canning in 1858. The title was created after the Revolt of 1857. The Government of India Act of 1858 was passed to end the rule of the East India Company and transfer it to the British crown. The act also ended the system of dual government by abolishing the Board of Control and the Board of Directors.

Indian Council Act 1909

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Indian Council Act 1909

Lord Rippon

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Lord Rippon

Champaran

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Champaran

Protest against Simon Commission

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Protest against Simon Commission

Government of India Act 1935

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Government of India Act 1935