Introduction: The Quit India Movement, launched in August 1942, was a decisive mass uprising in India’s struggle against British colonial rule. Coming in the midst of World War II, it was a call for the British to “Quit India” immediately. Mahatma Gandhi’s famous exhortation – “Do or Die” – energized millions of Indians to participate in protests, strikes, and acts of civil disobedience. This article traces the events from 1935 to 1942 that culminated in the Quit India Movement, examining both national and international factors. We present a timeline of key developments, analyze crucial policies and incidents (from the Government of India Act 1935 to the Cripps Mission of 1942 ), and discuss the roles of prominent leaders like Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, and the Indian National Congress. We also assess the immediate outcomes and long-term impact of Quit India – including British repression, public mobilization, and its influence on India’s independence in 1947 – ...
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