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Indian soldiers were jailed because most refused to accept cartridges since they had been greased with beef and pork fat. The cow was sacred for the Hindus and the pork was not to be eaten by the Muslims. After being jailed, the soldiers rebelled the next day and captured the city of Delhi, where the rebellion was spread even further. -
Great Britain takes direct control of India. -
To protest against the Rowlatt Acts, Hindus and Muslims sat in an enclosed square to pray, fast, and listen to political speeches. Since public meetings had been banned by the British, the officials started shooting at innocent, unarmed Indians including women and children. After ten minutes of consecutively firing, four hundred Indians were killed, and more than a thousand were injured. -
Gandhi emerged as a leader after the massacre and obtained millions of followers from multiple religions. Gandhi used his political and religious knowledge. He also led boycotts, strikes, and demonstrations. He pushed non-violence as a means of protest against British rule. -
The Salt March was a peaceful protest where followers walked 240 miles to the seacoast to make their own salt. This way, they refused the British law and denied to buy from the government and pay taxes. The image shows Gandhi and his followers walking together towards the seacoast to make salt. -
The Indian Independence took place in 1947. It created the countries of Pakistan and India. Nehru became the first Prime Minister of India. India is currently the world's largest democracy.