Jallianwala Bagh is infamous for massacre that took place there on April 13, 1919
British Indian Army soldiers under the command of Colonel Reginald Dyer fired on a crowd of unarmed Indian civilians, killing hundreds and injuring thousands
The garden was originally built in the early 19th century and named after a local philanthropist, Sardar Jalla Singh
On April 13, 1919, a peaceful gathering of thousands of people, including men, women, and children, had gathered at Jallianwala Bagh to protest against the arrest of two Indians
The exact number of casualties is unknown, but it is estimated to be around 400-1000
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre was condemned by people all over the world, and it led to a surge in anti-British sentiment in India
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre is considered one of the darkest moments in Indian history and a symbol of British colonial oppression
Jallianwala Bagh is a national monument and a reminder of the sacrifices made by the Indian freedom fighters in their struggle for independence
It attracts tourists from all over the world who come to pay their respects to the martyrs and learn about this important chapter in Indian history