Indian Independence - A.Melo P6 By 16melo4230 May 16, 1857 The Sepoys Rebelled May 16, 1858 British Government took direct command of India May 16, 1885 The founding of nationalist group the Indian National Congress May 16, 1892 Gandhi kicked out of a train for riding first class May 16, 1906 The founding of nationalist group the Muslim League May 16, 1918 The Indian troops returned home from war Apr 13, 1919 Amritsar Massacre Thousands of indians were kill in a peaceful strike without reason May 16, 1919 The British pass the Rowlatt Acts May 16, 1920 The British arrested thousands of Indians who participated in strikes & demonstrations May 16, 1920 The Indians kill the soldiers, and the non-violent war becomes violent May 16, 1922 Gandhi arrested after stoping the Revolution May 16, 1929 Gandhi is released from prison after being arrested unfairly May 16, 1930 Salt March Gandhi organized a demonstration to defy the Salt Acts May 16, 1935 The British Parliment passed the Government of India Act May 16, 1942 Congress leaders are arrested; Gandhi is imprisoned in the Aga Khan's palace. Aug 15, 1947 India granted self rule from Britain May 16, 1948 Gandhi was assassinated By a Hindu Nationalist for giving land to the Muslims
