“The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: A Turning Point in India’s Freedom Struggle”

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar and remains one of the darkest chapters of British rule in India. Thousands of unarmed men, women, and children had gathered peacefully when General Dyer ordered his troops to fire without warning. With the narrow exits blocked, people had no way to escape, leading to hundreds of deaths and injuries. The brutal incident shocked the entire nation and exposed the true oppressive nature of colonial rule. It ignited widespread anger, strengthened the freedom movement, and marked a major turning point in India’s struggle for independence.