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Nationalism In India

Question
CBSEENSS10017051

Why had General Dyer opened fire on the peaceful gathering at Jallianwala Bagh on 13th April, 1919? 

  • General Dyer wanted to enforce martial law very strictly in Amritsar

  • He wanted to create a feeling of terror and awe in the minds of satyagrahis

  • He wanted to demoralise the local Congress leaders

  • He wanted to gain prominence in the eyes of British Government

Solution

B.

He wanted to create a feeling of terror and awe in the minds of satyagrahis