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British police officer Captain Saunders was shot dead by whom?
In 1928, the death of Lala Lajpat Rai following a violent police lathi charge caused widespread outrage across India. To avenge this "national insult," the HSRA plotted the killing of James Scott, the officer responsible. However, due to a case of mistaken identity, Bhagat Singh and Rajguru shot JohRead more
In 1928, the death of Lala Lajpat Rai following a violent police lathi charge caused widespread outrage across India. To avenge this “national insult,” the HSRA plotted the killing of James Scott, the officer responsible. However, due to a case of mistaken identity, Bhagat Singh and Rajguru shot John Saunders instead. Supported by Chandrashekhar Azad, they successfully escaped Lahore after the incident. This bold retaliatory act, known as the Lahore Conspiracy, significantly radicalized the youth and marked a shift toward militant nationalism within the broader struggle for Indian independence.
See lessWho gave the slogan ‘Jai Hind’? (A) Motilal Nehru (B) Mahatma Gandhi (C) Subhas Chandra Bose (D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Subhas Chandra Bose introduced 'Jai Hind' during the 1940s to instill a sense of pride and collective identity among the soldiers of the Azad Hind Fauj. Originally coined by Zain-ul-Abideen Hasan, Bose adopted it to replace communal greetings, fostering a secular and patriotic spirit. The slogan quiRead more
Subhas Chandra Bose introduced ‘Jai Hind’ during the 1940s to instill a sense of pride and collective identity among the soldiers of the Azad Hind Fauj. Originally coined by Zain-ul-Abideen Hasan, Bose adopted it to replace communal greetings, fostering a secular and patriotic spirit. The slogan quickly transcended the military and became a rallying cry for the Indian masses during the final phase of the independence struggle. Today, ‘Jai Hind’ stands as a powerful symbol of national sovereignty and remains the official greeting used by Indian political leaders and military personnel.
See lessIn which of the following years did the Muslim League accept the resolution for a separate nation (Pakistan Resolution)?
On March 24, 1940, the Muslim League passed the historic Lahore Resolution, which later became known as the Pakistan Resolution. This document asserted that Muslims were a distinct nation and that any future constitutional plan for India must include the creation of independent sovereign states in MRead more
On March 24, 1940, the Muslim League passed the historic Lahore Resolution, which later became known as the Pakistan Resolution. This document asserted that Muslims were a distinct nation and that any future constitutional plan for India must include the creation of independent sovereign states in Muslim-majority regions. This move effectively ended the possibility of a unified, independent India under a single federal government. The resolution provided the ideological framework for the Two-Nation Theory and mobilized Muslim political support, fundamentally altering the trajectory of the Indian independence movement.
See lessAfter 1947, which of the following states was forcibly integrated into the Indian Union through military action?
Following India's independence, the Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan, sought to maintain a sovereign state. This created a strategic vacuum in the heart of India, complicated by the violent activities of the Razakar militia against the local population. Fearing communal instability and a threaRead more
Following India’s independence, the Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan, sought to maintain a sovereign state. This created a strategic vacuum in the heart of India, complicated by the violent activities of the Razakar militia against the local population. Fearing communal instability and a threat to national security, the Indian government, led by Sardar Patel, initiated military action on September 13, 1948. Within five days, the Nizam’s forces were defeated. Hyderabad’s forced integration ensured the territorial integrity of the Indian Union and ended centuries of Asaf Jahi dynastic rule.
See lessWho said, ‘Give me blood and I shall give you freedom’?
During World War II, Subhas Chandra Bose sought to overthrow the British Raj by leading the Indian National Army alongside the Japanese. In his address at a rally in Singapore and later Burma, he used the phrase "Give me blood and I shall give you freedom" to galvanize Indian expatriates. He arguedRead more
During World War II, Subhas Chandra Bose sought to overthrow the British Raj by leading the Indian National Army alongside the Japanese. In his address at a rally in Singapore and later Burma, he used the phrase “Give me blood and I shall give you freedom” to galvanize Indian expatriates. He argued that non-violence alone would not secure liberty from a powerful colonial empire. This emotive appeal turned the INA into a formidable psychological threat to British morale and played a crucial role in igniting a final, desperate surge for total independence.
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