Historians Indian Independence

• Ramachandra Guha: Gandhi's commitment to nonviolence greatly influenced the movement and the Salt March was one of the most iconic events, drawing international support
• Yasmin Khan: British policies and decisions contributed to communal violence
• A.R: Sicar: the INC played an influential role as it was the first official political party fighting for independence
• Kim Wagner: the Amritsar Massacre was a "major historical marker" of the fight against the British Raj in India
• S. Mallik: the Bengal Famine was caused by colonial aspirations, increasing the desire for self-rule