#Onthisday in 1946, a revolt broke out in the Royal Indian Navy and soon spread across #India. It was one of the defining movements that prompted the British to leave India. 
The revolt was triggered by the mistreatment of Indian sailors. They where given inedible food, housed in poor conditions, and suffered racial slurs by their British superiors.
The revolt began in Bombay with slowing down of duties but it snowballed to include civilians. It also took on political overtones. Processions were taken out on the streets in protest against the British. There were strikes and life came to a standstill in Bombay and Calcutta.
By 23rd February, the revolt was crushed. Many died in police firing and many more were injured.
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