How do I mimic browser back arrow in my application page ?

Question

request.path gives me the clicked url. I need a return link on that page which on clicking, should return to Referrer page, just as it would happen in case of browser back arrow . I do not maintain any session and do not want to hardcode the referrer page url.

Answer 1

history.go(-1)

http://www.devguru.com/Technologies/Ecmascript/Quickref/history%5Fgo.html

Answer 2

How about trying Javascript instead?

 <a href="#" onclick="history.go(-1);">Go back</a>

Answer 3

You can do so using Javascript:

<span onclick='javascript: history.back()'>Previous page</span>