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Sign in to search80th Anniversary of the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Mutiny
The commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Royal Indian Navy Mutiny highlights a निर्णायक yet often under-emphasised episode of India’s freedom struggle. The revolt began on 18 February 1946 aboard HMIS Talwar in Bombay and rapidly spread to multiple naval establishments across Karachi, Calcutta, Madras, and Visakhapatnam, involving over 20,000 sailors and 78 ships.
The immediate causes included poor living conditions, substandard food, and racial discrimination by British officers. The arrest of B.C. Dutt and abusive conduct by Commander King acted as triggers. The movement soon transformed into a broader nationalist uprising, with slogans like “Quit India” and “Jai Hind.” Notably, the hoisting of flags of the Congress, Muslim League, and Communist Party together symbolised rare communal unity. The revolt also received mass civilian support, particularly in Bombay.
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Explore the 80th anniversary of the 1946 Royal Indian Navy Mutiny—a pivotal freedom struggle moment involving 20,000 sailors that accelerated India's independence through communal unity.
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