Indira Ghandi Mohatma, or Mohandas, Ghandi
The movement associated with Mahatma Gandhi was called the Indian independence movement. Gandhi led various campaigns and movements, such as nonviolent civil disobedience and Satyagraha, to achieve independence from British colonial rule.
the british and their Indian allies.
mahatma gaundi
Non-Cooperation Campaign
the Indian government (albiet largly under british control)
The British accumulated a great debt. As a result the british imposed new taxes on the colonial people of america.
Gandhi refused to accept the notion of British superiority and the legitimacy of colonial rule in India. He believed that the English, despite their colonial power, were not morally justified in their domination over the Indian people. Gandhi emphasized the importance of self-rule (Swaraj) and sought to empower Indians to reclaim their dignity and rights through nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience. His philosophy challenged the perception of British authority as benevolent or beneficial for India.
The other Indian political leaders agreed to implement Gandhi's plan of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience against British rule, particularly the Salt March in 1930. This movement aimed to protest the salt tax imposed by the British and was a pivotal moment in the Indian independence movement. Gandhi's approach emphasized mass participation and non-cooperation with the colonial government, gaining widespread support across India.
Generally speaking, the French and Indian Wars ended France's colonial ideas in India and North America. The British defeated the French armies soundly.
British colonial authorities often conferred titles to Indian leaders as a means of recognition or to reinforce loyalty. Common titles included "Sir," "Raja," "Maharaja," "Dewan," and "Khan," among others. These titles were often awarded in conjunction with honors such as knighthood, which aimed to integrate Indian elites into the colonial administration and promote British interests. However, such titles were sometimes viewed with resentment, as they symbolized colonial dominance.
British officers treated the American colonial militia with contempt.
The Amritsar Massacre of 1919, where British troops killed hundreds of unarmed Indian civilians, galvanized public outrage and fueled the Indian independence movement. It exposed the brutal realities of colonial rule, leading to increased nationalism and a united front among various Indian political groups. The massacre also prompted leaders like Mahatma Gandhi to intensify their nonviolent resistance strategies, ultimately contributing to the momentum for independence. The event remains a pivotal moment in India's struggle against British colonialism.