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Question
What is referred to as the ‘Great Calcutta Killing’?
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Solution
On the ‘Direct Action Day’ 16th August, 1946 a section of the people in Calcutta went on a rampage, arson, looting and murder. Nearly 5,000 people were killed and 15,000 injured. This violence continued for four days. The situation was encouraged by the Muslim League and the British administration remained paralyzed. This episode is known as the ‘Great Calcutta Killing’.
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