Riots in Bombay

Date: November 17, 1921 • Location: London, United Kingdom

Rioting broke out in Bombay, India, during the visit of Edward, Prince of Wales, leading to at least 58 deaths.

The Prince of Wales riots occurred in Bombay, British India, between 17 and 20 November 1921 during the visit of Edward, Prince of Wales. The visit came during the non-cooperation movement protests for Indian self-rule, led by Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress. Gandhi had allied the mainly-Hindu Congress with the Muslim Khilafat Movement, who were concerned about the possibility that the British might depose the Ottoman Caliph. Gandhi called for his supporters to boycott the prince's visit and carry out a general strike (hartal).