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**"The Amritsar Legacy"** by **Roger Perkins** is a comprehensive historical account that delves into the **Amritsar Massacre** of **1919**, also known as the **Jallianwala Bagh Massacre**. Published in **1989**, the book examines the tragic event in which British troops, under the command of **General Reginald Dyer**, fired on a large crowd of unarmed Indian civilians in Amritsar, Punjab, killing hundreds and wounding many more.
Perkins not only explores the immediate context of the massacre but also the long-lasting political and social consequences it had on British rule in India. The incident became a pivotal moment in the Indian struggle for independence, galvanizing anti-colonial sentiments and leading figures like **Mahatma Gandhi** to intensify their efforts against British rule.
The book also covers the legacy of Amritsar in the context of British-Indian relations, discussing how the massacre impacted both nations’ histories, and how it has been remembered and interpreted over time. Perkins provides a detailed narrative of the events leading up to the massacre, the aftermath, and its role in the broader framework of the Indian independence movement, making it a crucial work for those interested in colonial history and the British Empire's role in India.
