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Explain: Why Indians were outraged by the Rowlatt Act?

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Why Indians were outraged by the Rowlatt Act?

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1. Rowlatt Act was introduced in 1919.

2. This act was hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council, although it was completely opposed by Indian members.

3. It had given the Government enormous powers to repress political activities.

4. It allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.

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