Who ordered the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
Who ordered the Jallianwala Bagh massacre?
Past Papers:
Board of Revenue (BoR) — Past Paper MCQs
BoR Tehsildar / Consolidation Officer — Past Paper MCQs
PPSC Past Paper MCQs (2005–2025)
A: Gen. Ford
B: Gen. Dyer
C: Gen. Patton
D: None of these
General Dyer ordered the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 in Amritsar. This question tests colonial history knowledge. British troops fired on unarmed civilians killing hundreds during a peaceful protest. The tragedy fueled India’s independence movement including in regions now part of Pakistan. Dyer’s actions sparked global outrage and galvanized anti-colonial sentiment. The event exposed British brutality strengthening demands for self-rule. Understanding Jallianwala Bagh is crucial for grasping the pre-independence struggles of Muslims in the subcontinent. It remains a symbol of resistance against oppression in South Asian history.