Historical Events tagged with "bhagat singh"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Execution of Bhagat Singh and Associates

March 23rd, 1931 93 years ago

Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar were hanged by the British colonial government in India for their involvement in the killing of John Saunders, a deputy superintendent of police. Their execution sparked widespread protests across India and became a symbol of resistance against colonial rule. The three young revolutionaries were part of a larger struggle for Indian independence and are remembered as martyrs by many in India.

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Bhagat Singh and Dutt Bomb Delhi Assembly

April 8th, 1929 95 years ago

Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt entered the Delhi Central Assembly where they threw handouts and bombs, aiming to make a statement against British colonial rule in India. They intended to court arrest and drew attention to their revolutionary cause, advocating for immediate independence from British governance. Their actions led to their arrest and a heightened sense of urgency in the Indian independence movement.

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Assassination of Police Officer James Saunders

December 17th, 1928 96 years ago

Indian revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru executed a plan to assassinate British police officer James Saunders in Lahore, Punjab. This act was a retaliation for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai, who was injured in a police lathi charge protesting against British imperialism. With a strong sense of vengeance, the trio meticulously executed the plan and targeted Saunders, believing him responsible for Rai's death. Their actions sparked widespread reactions and demonstrated the revolutionary spirit in India against British rule.

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