The massacre of the crowd at Jallianwala Bag at Amritsar took place on

(A) May 5, 1918
(B) April 1, 1919
(C) April 13, 1919
(D) July 29, 1919

Correct Answer : April 13, 1919
Question Asked : 46th BPSC (Pre) 2003
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre or Amritsar massacre was an important incident in the history of Indian Freedom Movement during the British rule. On April 13, 1919 the infamous Jallianwalla Bagh incident took place. On that day a large crowd gathered in the enclosed ground of Jallianwalla Bagh to protest against the Government’s new repressive measures and to protest against the arrest of two famous leaders of Punjab Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlu and Dr. Satyapal. Others had come to attend the annual Baisakhi fair. Being outside from the city, many villagers were unaware of the martial law that had been imposed. Dyer entered the area, blocked the exit points, and opened fire on the crowd, killing thousands of people.
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