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Mahatma Gandhi emerged as a significant leader in the Indian nationalist movement from 1916 to 1922, introducing non-violent resistance to combat colonial rule. Key movements, including Champaran and Kheda Satyagraha, exemplified his strategies, while the Non-Cooperation Movement marked an era of mass political engagement against British oppression. The chapter highlights Gandhi's pivotal role in fostering communal unity and ethical leadership in the struggle for independence.
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Mahatma Gandhi emerged as a significant leader in the Indian nationalist movement from 1916 to 1922, introducing non-violent resistance to combat colonial rule. Key movements, including Champaran and Kheda Satyagraha, exemplified his strategies, while the Non-Cooperation Movement marked an era of mass political engagement against British oppression. The chapter highlights Gandhi's pivotal role in fostering communal unity and ethical leadership in the struggle for independence.
Mahatma Gandhi introduced non-violent resistance as a strategy against colonial rule.
Key movements during this period include Champaran Satyagraha, Kheda Satyagraha, and the Non-Cooperation Movement.
The Rowlatt Act and the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre galvanized national sentiments against British rule.
A philosophy advocating for peaceful resistance as a means to achieve political and social goals, championed by Mahatma Gandhi.
A campaign led by Gandhi in 1917 in Champaran, Bihar, where peasants protested against oppressive indigo plantation systems.
A movement in 1918 led by Gandhi to support farmers in Kheda, Gujarat, demanding relief from land revenue during hardships.
A nationwide protest initiated by Gandhi from 1920 to 1922, aimed at boycotting British goods and institutions.
An agreement reached in 1916 between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League to work together for self-rule.
A repressive legislation passed in 1919 that limited civil rights and led to widespread protests in India.
A tragic event in 1919 where British troops killed hundreds of unarmed civilians in Amritsar, escalating anti-colonial sentiments.
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