Bhagat Singh

28 September 1907 – 23 March 1931

Bhagat Singh was an Indian revolutionary and socialist who became one of the most influential figures of the Indian independence movement. He participated in the killing of a British police officer and later threw non-lethal bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly, and his execution at age 23 made him an enduring martyr.

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Born in Banga, Punjab
28 September 1907

Born into a Sikh family with a background of political activism in the Lyallpur district of Punjab.

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Studied at National College, Lahore
1923

Attended National College in Lahore, where he was drawn into revolutionary politics.

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Joined the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
1928

Became a leading member of the revolutionary HSRA.

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Involved in the killing of officer John Saunders
17 December 1928

Took part in shooting police officer John Saunders in Lahore in retaliation for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai.

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Hunger strike in prison
1929

Undertook a prolonged hunger strike demanding better treatment for Indian political prisoners.

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Bombing of the Central Legislative Assembly
8 April 1929

Threw non-lethal bombs and leaflets in the Assembly in Delhi with Batukeshwar Dutt and courted arrest.

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Executed in Lahore
23 March 1931

Hanged along with Rajguru and Sukhdev, becoming a martyr for Indian independence.

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