Do you think that The Royal Indian Navy strike acted as a deathknell to the British empire in India? Comment (200 Words)
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IAS Parliament 4 years
KEY POINTS
A section of non-commissioned officers and sailors known as Ratings, serving in the Royal Indian Navy, mutinied against the British Officers. The mutiny started as a strike by the ratings to protest against the hardships regarding pay, food and racial discrimination.
Significance of RIN Mutiny
· This revolt was different from the other revolts in the sense that, after 1857 it was the first time that the British realized that the Royal Indian forces were no more obedient to the British commands.
· However, this was the first instance when the entire service joined the revolt.
· Another different feature of the mutiny was that it was directed against the British government and not against superior officers – not a single officer.
· It was immediately after this revolt that PM Atlee dispatched the Cabinet Mission to India, so it is also inferred that the mutiny hastened the process of transfer of power to India.
· It displayed that the armed forces no longer obeyed the British authority rather it was the nationalist leaders who held sway over them. The RIN revolt was seen as an event marking the end of British rule.
Conclusion
· It is one of the most important events in India’s struggle for freedom, convincing the British government that it could no longer hold on to India.
Tapasvi 4 years
Kindly review
IAS Parliament 4 years
Course of the mutiny is not needed, emphasize more on significance. Keep Writing.
