The Kheda Satyagraha , also known as the Kheda movement, took place in Gujarat's Kheda district. Mahatma Gandhi led this movement, which aimed to support the local peasants. It was an important part of India's fight for freedom and followed the Champaran Satyagraha. The main goal was to stop the British from imposing high taxes and mistreating the peasants. Gandhi Ji wanted to end these injustices. The Kheda Satyagraha had a significant impact on India's journey to independence.
Kheda Satyagraha Overview |
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Kheda Satyagraha Date | 11th March 1918 |
Kheda Satyagraha Place | Kheda , Gujarat |
Kheda Satyagraha Reason | Despite a devastating crop failure and outbreaks of plague and cholera, the peasant-Patidar hamlet of Kheda was forced to submit to a 23 % tax rise. |
Kheda Satyagraha also known as | First non-cooperation movement led by Mahatma Gandhi |
Kheda Satyagraha 1918 Timeline |
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Champaran Satyagraha | 1917 |
Ahmedabad Mill Strike | 1918 |
Kheda Satyagraha | 1918 |
satyagraha against Rowlett act | 1919 |
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