
General Dyer’s Role in Jallianwala Bagh Massacre – 1919 Tragedy Explained for UPSC & SSC
Introduction The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, stands as one of the most tragic and pivotal events in India’s struggle for independence. On April 13, 1919, British troops under the command of Brigadier General Reginald Dyer opened fire on a peaceful gathering in Amritsar, Punjab, leading to the death of hundreds…