Rowlatt Act (1919) In 1917, a committee was set up under the presidentship of Sir Sydney Rowlatt to look into the militant Nationalist activities. On the basis of its report the Rowlatt... Read more »
Advent of Gandhi The third and final phase of the Nationalist movement (1917-1947) is known as the Gandhian era. During this period Mahatma Gandhi became the undisputed leader of the National movement.... Read more »
In the first half of the 20th century, revolutionary groups sprang up mainly in Bengal, Maharashtra, Punjab and Madras. The revolutionaries were not satisfied with the methods of both the moderates... Read more »
The Home Rule movement (1916) Two home rule leagues were established, one by B.G.Tilak at Poona in April 1916 and the other by Mrs. Annie Besant at Madras in September 1916. The... Read more »