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BOMBAY MUTINY |
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Date-wise Events |
- February 18, 1946: On this
day, the mutiny encompassed a total strike and subsequent
mutiny by Indian sailors of the Royal Indian Navy on board
ship and shore establishments at Bombay (Mumbai) harbour.
- February 23, 1946: It could
be brought under full control by this day.
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Description |
- The Bombay Mutiny is also called the Royal
Indian Navy mutiny.
- From the initial flashpoint in Bombay, the mutiny
spread and found support throughout British India, from
Karachi to Calcutta and ultimately came to involve about 70
ships, 20 shore establishments and over 10000 sailors.
- The mutiny was repressed with force by British troops
and Royal Navy warships. Total casualties were reported as 8
dead and 33 wounded.
- Only the Communist Party supported the strikers; the
Congress and the Muslim League condemned it.
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