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Download Solution PDFWho was the Viceroy of India at the times of the Dandi March initiated by Gandhiji?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Lord Irwin.
Important Points
- Lord Irwin was the Viceroy of India at the time of the Dandi March initiated by Gandhiji.
- On 12 March Gandhi began his historic Dandi March to the Gujarat seashore where on 6 April he publicly violated the salt law.
- The march attracted enormous publicity both in India and overseas, and was followed by wholesale illegal manufacture and sale of salt, accompanied by the boycott of foreign clothes and liquor.
- Gandhiji's arrest came on May 4, 1930 (Dandi march ended on 6th April 1930) when he had announced that he would proceed to continue his defiance of the salt laws by leading a raid on the Dharasana Salt Works on the west coast.
Additional Information
Lord Irwin was the Viceroy of India from 1926-1931.
- Major Incidents that took place in India under him:
- In 1928, Simon's commission came to India.
- The incidence of Dandi took place in 1930.
- The Civil Disobedience movement was started in 1930.
- Gandhi signed the Irwin pact. From November 1930 to January 1931, First Round Table Conference was held.
Lord Willingdon
- He was the Viceroy of India from 1931-1936.
- Major Incidents that took place in India under him:
- In his reign, Poona Pact was signed.
- During his time, the Second and Third Round Table Conference was held.
- British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald started Communal Award.
- Government of India Act (1935) was passed.
Lord Linlithgow
- He was the Viceroy of India from 1936-1944.
- Major Incidents that took place in India under him:
- In provinces, the Government of India Act 1935 was enforced.
- In 1942, Cripps Mission visited India.
- In 1942, the Quit India movement was started.
- In 1939, the Second World war took place.
Lord Reading
- He was the Viceroy of India from 1921-1926.
- Major Incidents that took place in India under him:
- The incidence of Chauri - Chaura took place during his time.
- Swaraj Party was formed at his time.
- In 1921, the Ahmedabad session of INC was held.
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