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Historic Snapshot

1857 – First War of Independence India’s first major uprising against British rule, led by figures like Mangal Pandey and Rani Lakshmibai. 1919 – Jallianwala Bagh Massacre British troops massacred hundreds in Amritsar, igniting national outrage and intensifying the freedom movement. 1930 – Dandi March Mahatma Gandhi’s salt march protested colonial salt laws, mobilizing millions in civil disobedience. 1942 – Quit India Movement A mass movement demanding an end to British rule, with leaders like Aruna Asaf Ali and Jayaprakash Narayan at the forefront. 1947 – India Gains Independence After nearly 200 years of colonial rule, India achieved freedom. Jawaharlal Nehru delivered his iconic "Tryst with Destiny" speech. 1950 – Republic Day India became a sovereign democratic republic as the Constitution came into effect under the leadership of B. R. Ambedkar. 1975 – Emergency Declared A 21-month emergency period suspended civil liberties, sparking nationwide resistance led by leaders like George Fernandes and Jayaprakash Narayan.