2019 - Jallianwala Bagh Massacre | Commemorative Coin

The third commemorative coin for the year 2019 was released to commiserate the 100 years of the historical Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.

The infamous Jallianwala Bagh massacre unfolded on 13 April 1919 in Amritsar, Punjab, when British Indian Army troops, led by Colonel Reginald Dyer, opened fire on a gathering of Indians at Jallianwala Bagh. The tragic incident transpired during a peaceful protest denouncing the arrest and deportation of two prominent national leaders, Satya Pal and Saifuddin Kitchlew.

The civilians had congregated in Jallianwala Bagh to voice their dissent peacefully, seeking to condemn the unjust actions taken against the leaders. However, the response from the British troops was ruthless, as they indiscriminately fired rifles into the crowd, resulting in a massacre that left a lasting scar on India's struggle for independence.

While the British authorities had imposed a Proclamation banning public gatherings, Raja Ram argues that its ineffectiveness and the deliberate defiance of the crowd marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of Indian nationalism. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the pursuit of freedom and has come to symbolize the atrocities of colonial rule.

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