Subhas Chandra Bose first addressed Mahatma Gandhi as the ‘Father of the Nation’ (Rashtrapita) in a radio address from Singapore in July 1944. Despite their significant tactical and ideological differences regarding the use of force, Bose held deep personal respect ...
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Mahatma Gandhi began a “fast unto death” in 1932 to protest British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald’s Communal Award. The Award proposed separate electorates for the “Depressed Classes” (Dalits). Gandhi argued that this would permanently divide Hindu society and hinder the ...
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred in Amritsar, Punjab, on April 13, 1919. A large, peaceful crowd had gathered to protest the Rowlatt Act and celebrate Baisakhi. Without warning, Brigadier-General Dyer blocked the only exit and ordered his troops to fire ...
The slogan ‘Jai Hind’ was popularized by Subhas Chandra Bose as a revolutionary salutation for the Indian National Army (INA). It translates to “Victory to India” and was intended to create a sense of national unity beyond religious or regional ...
The Maratha attempt to rule Punjab was a classic case of “geographical overextension.” Pune was nearly 2,000 kilometers away from Lahore, making it impossible to maintain supply lines or send reinforcements quickly. The Marathas lacked a local support base in ...