Chandrashekhar Azad
Born:
Died:
1906
1931
State:
Madhya Pradesh
Summary:
Chandrashekhar Azad was a revolutionary freedom fighter who dedicated his life to India’s independence, advocating armed struggle against British colonial rule. He is remembered for his courage, organizational skills, and his vow to never be captured alive by the British.
Biography:
Chandrashekhar Azad was born on 23 July 1906 in Bhavra, Madhya Pradesh. From a young age, he was inspired by the freedom movement and the sacrifices of earlier revolutionaries. Azad became involved with the Hindustan Republican Association while still in his teens and quickly earned a reputation for fearlessness and dedication to India’s liberation.
He played a key role in revolutionary operations, including the Kakori Train Robbery in 1925, which aimed to fund anti-British activities. Azad also helped reorganize the HRA into the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) and trained younger revolutionaries, emphasizing discipline, secrecy, and unwavering commitment to the cause of independence.
Azad’s life was marked by constant evasion of British authorities. True to his vow, he never allowed himself to be captured alive and died on 27 February 1931 in a fierce gunfight with the British police at Alfred Park, Allahabad. His bravery and selflessness made him an enduring symbol of revolutionary spirit and dedication to India’s freedom.
Key Movements:
- Active member of the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA), later Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA)
- Kakori Train Robbery (1925)
- Assembly Bombing and other revolutionary activities
- Organizing revolutionary youth groups across India
- Death in 1931 at Alfred Park, Allahabad, fighting the British police