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Posted 26 Jul 2024

Updated 27 Jul 2024

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Recently, He was remembered on his birth anniversary.

About Chandrasekhara Azad (1906 - 1931) 

  • Early Life: Born in princely state of Alirajpur.
Chandrasekhar Azad with a mustache and watch, looking directly at the camera.

Key Contributions

  • Participation in Non-Cooperation Movement: At age of 15 
    • He declared his title as "Azad" (The Free), his father's name as "Swatantrata" (Independence), and his abode as "Jail" when arrested.
  • Joined Hindustan Republican Association(HRA)
  • To take revenge for Lala Lajpat Rai's murder, he participated in
    • Kakori Train Robbery in 1925,
    • shooting of John P. Saunders in Lahore in 1928
    • Attempt to attack on Viceroy of India's train in 1929.
  • Reorganised HRA into Hindustan Socialist Republican Association in 1928.

Values

  • Courage,Nationalism,Leadership etc.
  • Tags :
  • Chandrasekhar Azad
  • Non-Cooperation Movement
  • HRA
  • HSRA
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