Walking Through History: Iconic Sites of India’s Freedom Movement

Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar is a powerful symbol of India’s fight for independence, where British troops fired on a peaceful crowd on April 13, 1919

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Sabarmati Ashram, Gandhi’s residence and the starting point of the 1930 Dandi March, remains a key site for learning about his nonviolent struggle for India’s independence

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The Cellular Jail in Port Blair, or "Kala Pani," once held freedom fighters like Veer Savarkar. It is now a national memorial honoring their sacrifices

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The Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, once a symbol of British rule, now serves as a museum highlighting India's colonial history and freedom struggle

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Chauri Chaura, Uttar Pradesh, became notable in 1922 when a protest turned violent and led Gandhi to end the Non-Cooperation Movement, highlighting the challenges of nonviolence

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The coastal village of Dandi gained global recognition in 1930 when Mahatma Gandhi led the Salt March, a key act of civil disobedience against British salt laws

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