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Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary: 4 movements that led to fall of British rule
Updated On: 29 January, 2024 09:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
On Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary, here is a summary of four major Mahatma Gandhi-led freedom movements

Mahatma Gandhi. File Pic
Mahatma Gandhi's ideology of peaceful resistance, known as "Satyagraha," was critical to India's campaign for freedom from British domination. Mahatma Gandhi's life was dedicated to the pursuit of truth and justice, and his teachings continue to inspire millions all over the world. His philosophy of nonviolence, known as became a guiding principle for social and political movements during India's struggle for freedom from British rule. On Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary, here is a summary of four major Mahatma Gandhi-led freedom movements:
The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922): Following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 and the repressive Rowlatt Act, Gandhi launched the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920. Indians were urged to boycott British goods, educational institutions, and government services. The movement gained massive support, but it was suspended in 1922 after the Chauri Chaura incident, where protesters turned violent.


