how did the indians react to the ilbert bill controversy - Social Science - The Making of the National Movement 1870s-1947

Question

how did the indians react to the ilbert bill controversy?

P. Sujatha · Accepted Answer

1) The dissatisfaction with British rule
increased to greater heights in 1870s and 1880s The Arms Act of
1878 disallowed Indians from possessing arms

2) Moreover, there was disagreement over the
attempt of the Government to introduce Ilbert Bill The bill
provided for the trial of British or European persons by Indians
and sought equality between British and Indian judges in the
country

3) When
â€˜whitesâ€™ opposed this bill
and forced the government to withdraw the same, Indians were
enraged This highlighted the racial attitudes of British in
India

4) This controversy deepened the desire of the
Indians the need for an all â€“ India organisation
of educated Indians greatly