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) INTRODUCTION The Jallianwala Bagh massacre marked a turning point in India’s struggle for Independence. A memorial was set up by the Government of India in 1951 at Jallianwala Bagh to commemorate the spirit of Indian revolutionaries and the people who lost their lives in the brutal massacre . It stands as a symbol of struggle and sacrifice and continues to instill patriotism amongst the youth. In March 2019, the Yaad-e-Jallian Museum was inaugurated showcasing an authentic account of the ... India - Jallianwala Bagh, Massacre , 1919: Soon after Dyer’s arrival, on the afternoon of April 13, 1919, some 10,000 or more unarmed men, women, and children gathered in Amritsar’s Jallianwala Bagh ( bagh , “garden”; but before 1919 it had become a public square), despite a ban on public assemblies. It was a Sunday, and many neighboring village peasants had also come to Amritsar to celebrate the spring Baisakhi festival. Dyer positioned his men at the sole, narrow passageway of the ... The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, which took place on April 13, 1919 , is etched in the collective memory of India as one of the most brutal incidents during British colonial rule. The massacre not only left hundreds dead but also galvanized a nationwide movement for India’s independence.
