The city became a strong base for the Indian independence movement during the early 20th century and was the epicentre of the Rowlatt Satyagraha of 1919 and Royal Indian Navy Mutiny of 1946.
Kota tersebut menjadi basis kuat bagi gerakan kemerdekaan India pada awal abad ke-20 dan menjadi episentrum Rowlatt Satyagraha 1919 dan Munitas Angkatan Laut Kerajaan India 1946.