Between the Wars (India)

Between the Wars (India)

Period: Jan 1, 1919 to Dec 31, 1939

Inter-War Timeline Project

Amritsar Massacre

Apr 13, 1919

sourceBritish soliders killed lots of Indian soldiers because Indian soldiers revolt conscription and taxes.

Gandhi became the leader of Indian National Congress

Apr 23, 1920

sourceGandhi became the leader of the Indian Independence Movent of Indian National Congress.

Indian Citizenship Act of 1924

Apr 26, 1924

sourceThe US law excludes Indian citizens from naturalization

Kakori Revolution

Apr 26, 1925

sorceThe Kakori Revolution was a train robbery. The purpose is getting money and weapons to against Bristish Empire.

Jawaharlal Nehru drafts plan for a free Indian\

Apr 27, 1929

sourceThe great depression of 1929 had a very severe impact on India, which was then under the rule of the British Raj

The Gandhi Salt March

Apr 26, 1930

sourceGandhi marched to the sea in protest of the British tax on salt

Poona Pact

Apr 26, 1932

sourceThis was the agreement that Gandhi made, to allow a single Hidu electorate.

Indian Reorganization

Apr 27, 1934

sourceIndian congress passed this, it was to protect the rights of Native Americans by restoring their right to manafe land and assets.

Pakistan Independence

Aug 15, 1937

sourceDuring the Provincial Election, the Muslim league demanded a separate state of their own, called Pakistan.

World War II

Apr 26, 1939

sourceIndia was under British control, so they had to help Britain in World War II.