General Reginald Dyer was a British Army officer known for his role in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919. During a public gathering in Amritsar, India, he ordered troops to fire on unarmed civilians, resulting in hundreds of deaths. This event was a significant moment in the Indian independence movement and drew widespread condemnation. Dyer's actions were controversial and sparked debates about British colonial rule in India. He believed his measures were necessary to maintain order, but many viewed them as brutal and oppressive. His legacy remains a topic of discussion in the context of British colonialism and its impact on India.