"Introduction to the Rowlatt Act
The British government was coping with a growing nationalist rise among Indians while also waging World War I in 1919. To end the rising nationalist sentiments among Indians, the British Legislative Council in London established the Rowlatt Act in 1919. The Rowlatt Committee, led by Sir Sidney Rowlatt, suggested it. Despite unanimous opposition from Indian council members, the law was passed, leading to their resignation in protest.
The Rowlatt Act combined authoritarianism and colonialism like how bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, combines two elements to create a stronger substance, sparking massive protests and ultimately igniting the Indian war for independence.
After World War I and post-war discontent, India’s quest for self-government gained momentum. What are the Rowlatt Act and its impact on India’s freedom struggle? To know, we must first analyze the setting and repercussions of this controversial law. When was the Rowlatt Act passed? read more to find out..."
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