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      April 1919 - The Amritsar Massacre occurs. 15,000 people gather to peacefully demonstrate on the date of the Sikh New Year. Shortly after they begin to gather, General Reginald Dyer orders his troops to open fire on the crowd. This act of violence leaves 400 people dead and 11,000 wounded.  
Picture from Great Lives, Gandhi - page 20
     

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