Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Date: History, Significance, Facts, & Important Events

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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 105th Anniversary: Why It's Important To Remember This Historical Event

The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab. This incident serves as a reminder of the brutal atrocities of the British colonial rule.On this dark day, several Indians lost their lives during an open fire commanded by Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer on a gathering at the Jallianwala Bagh, which used to be a house garden spread across 6.5 acres of land with only one exit. The British army charged at these innocen…