Correct option is C
Saifuddin Kitchlew was a prominent leader in Punjab during the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919. He was actively involved in organizing protests against the Rowlatt Act. Along with Dr. Satyapal, he was arrested, which triggered mass protests leading to the massacre.
Information Booster:
- The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place on April 13, 1919, during Baisakhi celebrations.
- General Dyer ordered open fire on unarmed protesters, killing hundreds.
- The Rowlatt Act allowed the British to arrest individuals without trial, sparking protests.
- Saifuddin Kitchlew later became a significant figure in India’s freedom movement.
- He was the first recipient of the Stalin Peace Prize in 1952.
Additional Knowledge:
- Sardar Ajit Singh: Active in 1907 but exiled before 1919.
- Bhagat Singh: Became prominent post-1925.
- Lala Lajpat Rai: Led protests against the Simon Commission in 1928.