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Saturday, May 30, 2026

Collection of facts about the Salt March

This post is a collection of facts about the Salt March (1930). There are 10 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Preceded by the non-cooperation movement (1920-1922)
• Protested British salt monopoly and taxation
• Lasted March 12th - April 6th, 1930
• Led by Mahatma Gandi and initially included 78 others
• 240 miles (Sabarmati Asram to Dandi)
• Gandi broke the salt laws at Dandi on April 6th
• Planned satyagraha at Dharasani Salt Works
• Gandi arrested May 4th - 5th
• Led to widespread civil disobedience
• Over 60,000 Indians arrested