Civil resistance to British colonial rule in Burma is overshadowed by the struggle waged by Mohandas Gandhi (Mahatma) and the Indian National Congress (INC). The Indian struggle remains an inspiration to those seeking political change through nonviolent means. However, an equally impressive mass movement against colonial rule in the British Indian province of Burma was independently organized by Burmese nationalists and their activities were frequently linked with, or organized jointly with, those of the INC […]