Saturday, May 30, 2026

Collection of facts about the Salt March

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