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    Personality in News: Kartar Singh Sarabha

    Posted 17 Nov 2025

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    Article Summary

    Kartar Singh Sarabha, an Indian revolutionary, known for his bravery and activism, played a vital role in mobilizing anti-British movements and was executed in 1915 for sedition.

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    Eminent freedom fighter Kartar Singh Sarabha was remembered on his death anniversary.

    About Karatar Singh Sarabha (1896 - 1915)

    • He was an Indian revolutionary born in Punjab.

    Key Contributions

    • He became a member of Ghadar Party at a young age. 
      • He played key role in publishing Punjabi issue of the Ghadar newspaper.
      • In 1913, Ghadar Party was formed by the Indians in Oregon (US) with the aim to oust the British from India
    • On returning to India, he focused on mobilising Indian soldiers to revolt and set up a small scale arms manufacturing unit in Ludhiana. 
    • He was charged with sedition in Lahore Conspiracy Case and was executed in 1915.

    Values 

    • Bravery, Courage, Commitment, etc.
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    • Karatar Singh Sarabha
    • Gadar Party
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