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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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