Published on August 14, 2022 Gujarat is synonymous with Gandhi when it comes to India’s freedom struggle, but historians point out that the roots of the crusade for independence ran much deeper than that association. The state was unique in the way that many of the movements initiated here – be it in the British-ruled … Continue reading Stirrings of Struggle That Empowered Bapu
Gujarat’s ‘salt riot’ against British that preceded 1857 rebellion
Published on August 14, 2022 Ahmedabad: When it comes to salt tax and agitation, the world remembers the historic Salt March or Dandi March of 1930 where Mahatma Gandhi and his 78 satyagrahis put Gujarat and the issue of unfair salt tax on global map and gave the Indian independence movement a new direction.But a … Continue reading Gujarat’s ‘salt riot’ against British that preceded 1857 rebellion
‘Euphoria, non-stop celebrations rendered us sleepless that night’
Published on August 15, 2022 Ahmedabad: For Dashrath Patel, 17 when India got independence in 1947, the days of August 14 and 15 were intertwined. "There was too much excitement with rallies, euphoria, and non-stop celebrations, as everyone would greet others, some would distribute sweets and shops would be open till late," said Patel who … Continue reading ‘Euphoria, non-stop celebrations rendered us sleepless that night’
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