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5. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

Empire

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Exploring Historical Atrocities and Their Modern Misunderstandings

This chapter critically examines military conduct during the capture of cities, focusing on the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and the events of 1857. It highlights the disparity between expected behavior of occupying forces and the brutal realities experienced, while also questioning how these events are represented and taught in contemporary education.

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