This post is a collection of facts about the Salt March (1930). There are 10 facts listed below. Source:
Wikipedia
- Preceded by the non-cooperation movement (1920-1922)
- Protested British salt monopoly and taxation
- Lasted March 12th - April 6th, 1930
- Led by Mahatma Gandi and initially included 78 others
- 240 miles (Sabarmati Asram to Dandi)
- Gandi broke the salt laws at Dandi on April 6th
- Planned satyagraha at Dharasani Salt Works
- Gandi arrested May 4th - 5th
- Led to widespread civil disobedience
- Over 60,000 Indians arrested