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80th Anniversary of 1946 Royal Indian Navy Mutiny
The 80th anniversary of the 1946 Royal Indian Navy Mutiny commemorates the anti-colonial revolt by Indian naval ratings against British rule. The uprising began on 18 February 1946 at HMIS Talwar in Bombay and spread to several ports.
Royal Indian Navy Mutiny 1946:
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Date and Location | Revolt began on 18 February 1946 at HMIS Talwar in Bombay |
| Nature of Revolt | Revolt by ratings of Royal Indian Navy against British rule |
| Causes | Poor treatment lack of compensation racial discrimination inadequate food ill treatment restricted cultural expression and limited medical facilities |
| Immediate Trigger | Arrest of B C Dutt for anti British activities and appointment of Arthur Frederick King as Commander of HMIS Talwar |
| Demands | End racial discrimination equal pay improve food release arrested ratings release INA prisoners withdraw troops from Indonesia and action against Arthur Frederick King |
| Leadership | Central Strike Committee formed; key leaders included Salil Shyam B C Dutt Madan Singh Rishi Dev Puri and M S Khan |
| Symbolic Actions | Royal Indian Navy renamed Indian National Navy and Royal Gate renamed Azad Gate |
| Spread | Spread to Vishakhapatnam Cochin Kolkata and Karachi |
| Support | Royal Indian Air Force personnel organised strikes; civilians joined protests; Indian press and All India Radio reported events |
| Outcome | Suppressed by British using arrests and force; revolt called off after intervention by senior Indian leaders including Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |