"Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the act depriving a whole nation of arms as the blackest"
- Mahatma Gandhi
About this Quote
Mahatma Gandhi's quote speaks with the oppressive nature of British rule in India. He is referring to the British government's decision to disarm the Indian individuals, which he believes is one of the worst acts of oppression devoted by the British. This act of depriving an entire nation of arms was a way for the British to keep control over the Indian people and to prevent them from rising versus their oppressors. Gandhi believed that this act was an offense of individuals's right to self-defense and was a significant consider the subjugation of the Indian individuals. He argued that this act was a major injustice and would be kept in mind as one of the darkest moments in British rule in India. Gandhi's quote serves as a reminder of the overbearing nature of British rule in India and the significance of standing up for one's rights.
This quote is written / told by Mahatma Gandhi between October 2, 1869 and January 30, 1948. He was a famous Leader from India.
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