The Royal Indian Navy revolt (likewise called the Royal Indian Navy rebellion or Bombay insurrection) envelops an aggregate strike and consequent rebellion by Indian mariners of the Royal Indian Navy on board ship and shore foundations at Bombay (Mumbai) harbor on 18 February 1946. From the underlying flashpoint in Bombay, the rebellion spread and discovered backing all through British India, from Karachi to Calcutta and at last came to include more than 10,000 mariners in 66 ships and shore foundations.

The uprising was curbed with power by British troops and Royal Navy warships. All out setbacks were 8 dead and 33 injured. Just the Communist Party upheld the strikers; the Congress and the Muslim League denounced it. History specialists have taken a gander at the insurrection as a rebellion against the British Raj and royal guideline

On February 18, 1946, a segment of non-dispatched officers and mariners known as Ratings, serving in the Royal Indian Navy, mutinied against the British Officers. The insurrection began as a strike by the appraisals to dissent against the hardships with respect to pay, nourishment and racial segregation.

Around the same time, a Naval Central Strike council was made by the Ratings. This advisory group was managed by Signalman M.S Khan and Vice president was Petty Officer Telegraphist Madan Singh.

The people of India was at that point interested by the courageous stories of the Indian National Army. In this way, the strikes and hartals spread from Bombay to Calcutta, Madras and even Karachi.

The absurd British administrator made some harsh comments on the nationality of these work force and the outcome was that they claimed a few boats, mounted firearms over yonder and began terminating. The rebels raised three banners entwined on the boats which they had caught - One of Congress, One of Muslim League, and the third Red Flag of the Communist Party of India.

The uprising was finished by intercession of Sardar Patel, who after a meeting with M. S. Khan created an impression of consummation the strike. The comparable proclamation was made by Jinnah in Calcutta.

The rebels surrendered yet in spite of the certifications of Congress and Muslim League, numerous double-crossers were captured, subjected to court military and rejected from the administrations.

The savagery softened out up Mumbai and more than 200 individuals lost lives in this unsettling influence. The revolt made an impact on the British, that it is ideal to leave the nation. On February 19, the second day of this rebellion, Cabinet Mission was sent to India.