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Jallianwala Bagh In Amritsar
Dig into the brutal history on your visit to the Jallianwala Bagh Amritsar
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About Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (Punjab)
Jallianwala Bagh is one of the most important historical places in India. Located in the holy city of Amritsar, Jallianwala Bagh is just a walking distance from the sacred Harmandir Sahib/ Golden Temple. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place on April 13, 1919. In this incident British army opened fire against a large number of unarmed Indians in Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, hundreds of people lost their lives and many people were injured in this brutal attack. The ghastly incident still remains in the hearts of millions of Indians even after 100 years of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. This massacre was a turning point in Indian history and led to many Satyagrahis movement. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre shook the entire country and many people came out to participate in the freedom fight.Â
The heart-wrenching history of Jallianwala Bagh Amritsar dates back to the year 1919 when India was under British rule. It was the 13th of April, the day of Vaisakhi (birth of Khalsa) when thousands of people including Sikhs, Hindus, and Muslims had gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh to commemorate the day on which Shri Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa Panth. None of the people that they were soon to become victims of one of the most cruel mascaras in the history of mankind.
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
General Dyer, along with his armed troops, attacked Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, killing thousands of people within minutes. Many were killed by the bullets fired at them while some jumped into a well to avoid dying from at the hands of Britishers. The well is now known as ‘Martyr’s Well’, and one can still spot bullet holes in the walls of the complex. The dire Jallianwala Bagh incident shook the whole country and led to the Non-cooperation Movement.
The Jallianwala Bagh tragedy that led to the killing of thousands of unarmed, defenseless, and innocent Indians is considered to be one of the darkest parts of Indian history. The flame of the immortal still glows inside the garden premises to commemorate the sacrifices of the martyrs and to ensure that the flame of Jallianwala Bagh history keeps glowing till eternity.
Facts About Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
The large gathering at Jallianwala Bagh on the day of massacre was to celebrate Baisakhi, one of the major festivals of Punjab. The bagh had only one exit, which was closed during the attack which led to high casualities. It is also said that firings stopped only after the British army ran out of ammunition. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre is also called as Amritsar Massacre.Â
While in Amritsar, one should definitely visit the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar so that sacrifices of our freedom fighters are not forgotten, and the history is passed from generation to generation.
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Is Jallianwala Bagh open on Sunday?
Yes, Jallianwala Bagh is open throughout the week.
When did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre happen?
The cruel incident of Jallianwala Bagh massacre happened on 19th April 1919.
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