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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: History, Significance And Who Took Revenge For The 1919 Massacre?

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: History, Significance And Who Took Revenge For The 1919 Massacre?

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Last Updated:April 13, 2025, 06:10 IST Jallianwala Bagh Tragedy: The massacre left at least 379 dead, as per official figures, though Indian sources estimated the toll to be over 1,000. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: The memorial stands as a symbol of suffering, courage, and India’s fight for freedom. (File Pic) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: April 13, 1919, marks one of the darkest chapters in India’s colonial past. Thousands of Indians gathered on this day at the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar to celebrate Baisakhi, a major Sikh festival and to peacefully protest against the draconian Rowlatt Act imposed by the British government. What they didn’t knew was that this peaceful congregation would end in unimaginable bloodshed. Jallianwala Bagh now stands as a memorial and a symbol of suffering, courage, and India’s fight for freedom. This year, marks 106 years since the dark day. Let’s take a look at the cause, history, significance and how the 1919 massacre was avenged: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: Causes In the aftermath of World War I, unrest simmered across India. Hopes for greater self-governance …

Karan Johar Slams General Dyer’s Kin Over ‘Looters’ Remark On Jallianwala Bagh Victims: ‘How Dare She?’

Karan Johar Slams General Dyer’s Kin Over ‘Looters’ Remark On Jallianwala Bagh Victims: ‘How Dare She?’

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Last Updated:April 12, 2025, 00:26 IST Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar hit back at General Dyer’s granddaughter for calling Jallianwala Bagh victims ‘looters’. Karan Johar hits back at General Dyer’s granddaughter. Ahead of the release of Kesari 2, actor Akshay Kumar and producer Karan Johar have strongly condemned recent remarks made by General Reginald Dyer’s granddaughter, who referred to the victims of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre as “looters.” The film, which sees Akshay playing the role of C Sankaran Nair, tells the story of the lawyer who sued the British Empire after the tragic incident that took place in Amritsar, killing over 1,600 people. Speaking about the film and the historical weight it carries, Karan Johar reflected on the importance of showcasing stories rooted in real events. “I have heard stories of true valour and bravery of unsung heroes various times. These stories have been embedded in the archives of history and not portrayed on celluloid. This took me back to a few stories that came on my table like Raazi, that film went on …

Rectify errors in Jallianwala Bagh renovation: Manish Tewari

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ByPress Trust of India, New Delhi Senior Congress leader Manish Tewari on Friday demanded that the Archaeological Survey of India send a team of experts to Jallianwala Bagh to rectify the shortcomings in the recently carried out restoration work at the memorial. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Tewari said the murals at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar did not depict the Punjabi population of the era when the horrific massacre of innocents took place on April 13, 1919. He said the signboards in and around the memorial were also riddled with errors. Tewari said the spot from where General Reginald Dyer had ordered indiscriminate fire on the people gathered at Jallianwala Bagh on April 13, 1919 has also not been marked properly. Biju Janata Dal member Bhartruhari Mahtab wanted the government to honour those freedom fighters who are alive as the country celebrated the Amrit Kaal of Independence. Mahtab also urged the government to issue identity cards of ‘family of patriots’ to the family members of freedom fighters. He recalled that the then Indira Gandhi …