Kartar Singh Sarabha

Kartar Singh Sarabha was a prominent Indian revolutionary who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. He was born on May 24, 1896, in Sarabha village, Punjab, which is now located in present-day Ludhiana district, Punjab, India.

Sarabha was deeply influenced by the oppressive colonial rule of the British in India and became involved in revolutionary activities at a young age. He joined the Ghadar Party, an organization founded by Indian expatriates in the United States with the aim of overthrowing British rule in India.

In 1914, at the age of 18, Sarabha traveled to the United States to attend the University of California, Berkeley. While studying there, he actively participated in the Ghadar Party's activities, including publishing revolutionary literature and organizing protests against British rule.

Sarabha played a crucial role in planning and organizing the Ghadar Party's armed rebellion against the British in India. He returned to India in 1914 and joined hands with other revolutionaries to carry out revolutionary activities. The Ghadar Party aimed to incite a massive uprising in India with the support of Indian soldiers serving in the British Indian Army.

However, in 1915, Sarabha and several other Ghadar Party members were arrested by the British authorities in Lahore. Following a trial, Sarabha was convicted of conspiracy against the British government and was sentenced to death. He was executed on November 16, 1915, at the young age of 19.

Kartar Singh Sarabha's sacrifice and dedication to the cause of Indian independence have made him an inspirational figure for generations of Indians. He is remembered as a fearless and committed revolutionary who fought against colonial oppression. His contributions to the Indian independence movement continue to be celebrated in India, particularly in Punjab, where he is considered a hero.