Who among the following designed a campaign that came to be known as the ‘Rowlatt Satyagraha’?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Mahatma Gandhi.
The campaign known as the ‘Rowlatt Satyagraha’ was designed by Mahatma Gandhi. Launched in 1919, this nonviolent resistance campaign aimed to protest the repressive Rowlatt Act imposed by the British government, which allowed for the arrest and detention of Indians without trial. Gandhi’s campaign mobilized widespread support across India, emphasizing civil disobedience and non-cooperation as methods to challenge colonial rule and demand constitutional reforms, marking a significant moment in the Indian independence movement.