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The Royal Indian Navy mutiny was a failed insurrection of Indian naval ratings, soldiers, police personnel and civilians against the British government in India in February 1946. From the initial flashpoint in Bombay (now Mumbai ), the revolt spread and found support throughout British India , from Karachi to Calcutta (now Kolkata ), and ...
The Royal Indian Navy revolt (also called the Royal Indian Navy mutiny or Bombay mutiny) encompassed a total strike and subsequent revolt by Indian sailors of the Royal Indian Navy on board ship and shore establishments at Bombay harbour on 18 February 1946.
On 18 February 1946, the ratings of Talwar, declared a hartal ("strike"), and refused duty. The next day the "mutiny" spread to the RIN Depot at Castle Barracks , and to ships in Bombay harbour. Demonstrations became violent and several arrests were made.
In February 1946, Indian sailors launched the Royal Indian Navy Mutiny on board more than fifty ships and in shore establishments, protesting about issues such as the slow rate of demobilization and discrimination in the Navy. [41]
January – Royal Air Force Mutiny of 1946 of British and Indian air force units; 11 February – I.N.A. trial demonstrations in Calcutta, several killed; 12 February – Hartal in Calcutta over the killing of demonstrators the previous day; 18 February – Start of the Royal Indian Navy Mutiny
In February 1946, Indian sailors launched the Royal Indian Navy Mutiny on board more than fifty ships and in shore establishments, protesting about issues such as the slow rate of demobilization and discrimination in the Navy. [52] The mutiny found widespread support and spread all over India, including elements in the Army and the Air Force.
Pages in category "Conflicts in 1946" The following 39 pages are in this category, out of 39 total. ... Royal Indian Navy mutiny; Battle of Rugao–Huangqiao; S ...
During the Royal Indian Navy mutiny – also known as Royal Indian Navy revolt – of February 1946 Hindustan was berthed at Karachi, and occupied by mutineers. When ordered to debark the mutineers refused, but finally surrendered after a brief firefight with the 15th (King's) Parachute Battalion , supported by four 75mm pack howitzers of C ...