Also known as: Dandi March, Salt Satyagraha Written by Kenneth Pletcher Ken Pletcher was Senior Editor, Geography and History for Encyclopædia Britannica. He holds an M.A. in Japanese studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As part of his master's program,... ...
Anglo-Afghan Wars, three conflicts in which Britain, from its base in India, sought to extend its control over neighboring Afghanistan and to oppose Russian influence there. As a result of these wars, the modern borders of Afghanistan were drawn up and i
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated:Feb 26, 2025•Article History Quick Facts Jallianwala also spelled: Jallianwalla Also called: Massacre of Amritsar Date: April 13, 1919 Location: Amritsar India Jallianwalla Bagh Context: ...