In this episode of Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, Reenita Malhotra Hora joins Bhavya Desai to unpack the history of the Jallianwala Bagh m*ssacre and the events that led up to it.The conversation explores why people gathered at Jallianwala Bagh, the protests against the Rowlatt Act, and how tensions in Punjab escalated at the time. Reenita also explains the role of Reginald Dyer, the layout of the site, and what unfolded during those critical moments along with how information was controlled in the aftermath.This episode highlights the larger impact on India’s independence movement, including responses from figures like Rabindranath Tagore, and the lasting lessons around awareness, peaceful expression, and understanding history.📢 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Share this video! Your engagement helps us bring more such content.✅ Subscribe to Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai for more updates on our political series and hit the bell icon to stay notified about our latest episodes.This podcast was shot on Sony A7 IV and FE 50mm F1.8 📷Connect with us: experttalkwithbhavyadesai@gmail.comTimestamps:00:00 - what's coming up?01:05 - Bhavya x Reenita begin the discussion03:16 - Why the crowd gathered at Jallianwala Bagh06:20 - The Satyagraha movement against the Rowlatt Act10:05 - How the rebellion initially started14:35 - Who held authority in Punjab at the time18:05 - The rapid changes that unfolded within two days22:05 - Punjab’s landscape and politics before Partition23:45 - The sudden appearance of General Dyer25:45 - British bomber planes flew over Jallianwala Bagh27:15 - General Dyer officially takes command30:05 - Events two days before the massacre32:55 - Congress gathering planned at Jallianwala Bagh34:45 - Crowd size and estimates36:00 - The physical layout of Jallianwala Bagh40:35 - Sikhs, Gurkhas & the Gadar movement connection43:15 - The brutal “crawling order” during martial law46:05 - Dyer’s deputy refusing to open fire48:05 - Duration of the shooting50:05 - How people tried to escape the gunfire51:05 - Sandals of the dead being redistributed52:45 - Newspapers hiding or distorting the truth53:25 - General Dyer’s trial and portrayal as a ‘saviour’56:45 - Did the British attempt to suppress the news?57:35 - Was General Dyer discharged?01:00:05 - British government never issued an apology01:01:05 - Udham Singh surviving the massacre01:02:05 - How Jallianwala Bagh ignited the independence movement01:04:45 - Why learning from this tragedy is important01:06:40 - The value of peaceful protest01:07:50 - Rabindranath Tagore renouncing his knighthood01:09:20 - Discussion on her book & final reflections📢Follow us on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/X: https://www.twitter.com/ETwithBhavyaD/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/📢Follow Bhavya Desai: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhavya_desai/X: https://twitter.com/bhavya_desai/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhavya.desai.520/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavya-desai-058652149/📢 Follow Reenita Malhotra Hora:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reenita_storyteller/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReenitaMalhotraHoraX: https://x.com/reenita_storyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reenita/▶ About Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai - "Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai" is a podcast channel where curiosity meets expertise! and our host Bhavya Desai, a curious and enthusiastic podcaster, talks to different experts and brings out the best in his guests, ensuring that every episode is packed with valuable takeaways. This show aims to connect people who love learning with professionals who have a lot of knowledge and experience.