Reginald Dyer
Reginald Dyer was a British Army officer known for his controversial role in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919, where he ordered troops to fire on a large gathering of unarmed Indian civilians, resulting in a significant loss of life. His actions were widely condemned, and he became a symbol of the oppressive measures employed during British colonial rule in India. Dyer's legacy is often viewed as a 'stain' on British history, and he faced public outrage and a lack of support from his superiors following the incident.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2 | 1.50 | 0.07% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 1,028,702 | $2,900,000 | 2,162$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 2.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 62,523 | $280,000 | 79$ |
| Totals | 3 | 1,600,896,716 | 1,091,225 | $3,180,000 | 2,241$ |
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India:
Reginald Dyer was the British general who ordered the troops to open fire on a peaceful gathering during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
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Pakistan:
British Brigadier General Reginald Dyer opened fire on unarmed, peaceful protestors who had gathered there to celebrate the Baisakhi festival.
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India:
General Dyer, on behalf of the British army, ordered his troops to fire on innocent people during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
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