Mahatma Gandhi, The Salt March, The Dandi March: Learn English (IND)

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The British salt tax in 1835 led Gandhi to organize the Salt March, a symbol of civil disobedience that sparked a significant protest against British rule, resulting in Gandhi's imprisonment and ultimately leading to India's independence in 1947. Gandhi's Salt March showcased the power of collective action and civil disobedience in fighting against injustice and oppression.

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  • The British imposition of a salt tax in 1835 restricted Indians from collecting or selling salt independently, prompting Gandhi to lead the Salt March as a protest against unfair laws, demonstrating the impact of nonviolent resistance against oppressive colonial rule.
  • Gandhi's Salt March resulted in the incarceration of thousands of Indians, yet it compelled the British authorities to engage in discussions with Gandhi, highlighting how peaceful protests and civil disobedience can effectively challenge oppressive regimes and pave the way for significant political reforms and independence movements.

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  • What was the Salt March?

    A symbol of civil disobedience against British salt laws.

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Gandhi's Salt March: Defiance Against British Rule

  • In 1835, the British imposed a tax on Indian salt and enacted laws making it illegal for Indians to collect, produce, or sell salt outside of British control, leading to high prices and limited access for the Indian population, prompting Gandhi to organize the Salt March from the Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad to Dandi, covering 240 miles over three weeks with 78 initial participants, sparking a significant protest against British rule and unfair salt laws.
  • Gandhi's Salt March, a symbol of civil disobedience, led to the imprisonment of 80,000 Indians, but ultimately pressured the British administration to invite Gandhi to London for discussions on Indian reforms, marking a pivotal moment in India's independence movement that culminated in independence in 1947, showcasing the power of collective action against injustice and oppression.
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