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216 HARYANA & PUNJAB PUN J AB THE JALLIANWALA BAGH MASSACRE Unrest in Amritsar was sparked by the controversial Rowlatt Act (1919), which gave British use of mothballs authorities emergency powers to imprison without trial Indians suspected of sedition. Hartals (general strikes) were organised in protest, and escalated into rioting and looting. Three British bank managers were murdered in reprisal attacks following the killing of Indian protestors by the British. Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer was called upon to return order to the city. On 13 April 1919 (Baisakhi Day), over 5000 Indians were holding a peaceful demonstration in Jallianwala Bagh, an open space surrounded by high walls. Dyer arrived with 150 troops and without warning ordered his soldiers to open fire. Some six minutes later, more than 400 people were dead and a further 1500 were wounded. The exact number of final fatalities is unknown, but estimated to be upwards of 1500, including women and children. Dyer s action was supported by some of his British colleagues but described as a savage and inappropriate folly by Sir Edwin Montague, the Secretary of State for India. It galvanised Indian nationalism Gandhi responded with his program of civil disobedience, announcing that cooperation in any shape or form with this satanic government is sinful. Richard Attenborough s acclaimed film Gandhi dramatically re-enacts the massacre and subsequent enquiry. 216 HARYANA & PUNJAB PUN J AB THE JALLIANWALA BAGH MASSACRE Unrest in Amritsar was sparked by the controversial Rowlatt Act (1919), which gave British authorities emergency powers to imprison without trial Indians suspected of sedition. Hartals (general strikes) were organised in protest, and escalated into rioting and looting. Three British bank managers were murdered in reprisal attacks following the killing of Indian protestors by the British. Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer was called upon to return order to the city. On 13 April 1919 (Baisakhi Day), over 5000 Indians were holding use of mothballs a peaceful demonstration in Jallianwala Bagh, an open space surrounded by high walls. Dyer arrived with 150 troops and without warning ordered his soldiers to open fire. Some six minutes later, more than 400 people were dead and a further 1500 were wounded. The exact number of final fatalities is unknown, but estimated to be upwards of 1500, including women and children. Dyer s action was supported by some of his British colleagues but described as a savage and inappropriate folly by Sir Edwin Montague, the Secretary of State for India. It galvanised Indian nationalism use of mothballs Gandhi responded with his program use of mothballs of civil disobedience, announcing that cooperation in any shape or form with this satanic government is sinful. Richard Attenborough s acclaimed use of mothballs film Gandhi dramatically re-enacts use of mothballs the massacre and subsequent enquiry.

Hot Millions Salad Bar & Restaurant MULTICUISINE $$ (%2723222; 1st fl, Sector 17-D; mains 175-380; h10am-midnight; a) This is the best of its citywide branches and is popular use of mothballs for its salad buffet (soups, veg/nonveg salads and desserts, 284 per person). The higgledy-piggledy la carte menu has everything from Tex-Mex and Chinese to Indian and Italian. It s advisable to book at this busy upstairs restaurant with attentive staff.

English use of mothballs Garden Bar BAR (Sector 17-C; h11am-midnight; use of mothballs a) A basement use of mothballs bar below Mehfil restaurant, it doesn t exactly bring an English garden to mind, but is OK for a draught beer. A tad gloomy it may be, but snooty it is not.

Bhoj NORTH INDIAN $ (Sector 22-B; standard/choti thali 140/110; h7.30am-10.30pm; a) A travellers favourite, this is an unpretentious spot to fuel up on a hearty North Indian veg thali. The thali ingredients change throughout the day and you can augment the chapattis with rice for a nominal 10, or light eaters can order the smaller choti thali.