Mahavir Singh (revolutionary)
Mahavir Singh Rathore | |
|---|---|
 Singh in 1931 | |
| Born | 16 September 1904 |
| Died | 17 May 1933 (aged 28) |
| Cause of death | Force-feeding |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Organization | Naujawan Bharat Sabha |
| Known for | Indian independence movement |
Mahavir Singh Rathore (16 September 1904 — 17 May 1933) was an Indian revolutionary and independence fighter in the 1930s. in his honor.
Early life
Mahavir Singh was born in Rajput (Thakur) family on Shahpur Tahla in Kasganj District (then tehsil of district Etah) of Uttar Pradesh on 16 September 1904. His father was Debi Singh.[4] He became involved in revolutionary activity while studying in DAV College, Kanpur.[3]
Revolutionary activities
Mahavir Singh was a member of Naujawan Bharat Sabha. He helped in the escape of Bhagat Singh, Batukeshwar Dutt and Durgawati Devi from Mauzang House in Lahore.[3]
He was arrested as part of the Second Lahore Conspiracy Case and took part in the Hunger Strike of 1933 to protest the treatment of prisoners along with Mohit Moitra (convicted in Arms Act Case) and Mohan Kishore Namadas (convicted in Arms Act Case) and 30 others.[1][2][4]
Death
Mahavir Singh died on 17 May 1933 due to
Popular culture
- In 2023 63rd Episode of Swaraj included a full episode on Mahavir Singh. The title role of Mahavir Singh was played by actor Shagun Pandey and aired on DD National.
References
- ^ ISBN 978-8178359038.
- ^ a b c Sinha, Srirajyam (1993). Bejoy Kumar Sinha: A Revolutionary's Quest for Sacrifice. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.
- ^ a b c d Shukla, Anuradha (31 October 2005). "Mahavir Singh Rathore: An unsung national hero". Tribune India. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- ^ ISBN 81-85626-65-0.