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Government of India Act, 1935

The Government of India Act, 1935 was the largest constitutional reform introduced by the British in India before independence. It was also the most comprehensive reform. It provided a framework for provincial autonomy and laid the foundation for India’s future democratic structure. 1. Background & Reasons for the Act ✔ Failure of Government of India […]

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History Indian Modern History

Rowlatt Act (1919)

The Rowlatt Act, 1919, officially known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council. Its purpose was to extend emergency wartime powers into peacetime. It gave the British government enormous powers to suppress political activities and detain Indians without trial. This act led to widespread protests and Gandhi’s first […]