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Quick Facts: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919)

When did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occur?

The massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, on the day of the Baisakhi festival.

Who ordered the firing on the crowd?

The order to fire was given by Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer.

What was the immediate cause of the gathering at Jallianwala Bagh?

The crowd had gathered to protest the Rowlatt Act and the arrest of two prominent leaders, Saifuddin Kitchlew and Satya Pal.

What inquiry commission was set up to investigate the incident?

The British government set up the Hunter Commission (or Disorders Inquiry Committee) to investigate the events in Punjab, including the massacre.