Udham Singh was an Indian revolutionary born on 26 December 1899 in Sunam, Punjab. He was deeply influenced by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the Nankana Sahib tragedy.
What was Udham Singh’s involvement in revolutionary activities?
He became an active member of the Ghadar Party and founded the Azad Party. He was known for smuggling arms to Indian revolutionaries and was influenced by Bhagat Singh.
What was the significance of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre for Udham Singh?
The massacre, which occurred on 13 April 1919, had a lasting impact on Udham Singh’s conscience and motivated him to seek revenge against the British officials responsible.
What led to Udham Singh’s act of revenge?
On 13 March 1940, Udham Singh shot and killed Michael O’Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, in London. O’Dwyer had supported the actions of Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
What were the consequences of Udham Singh’s actions?
Udham Singh was arrested, tried, and subsequently hanged on 31 July 1940 at Pentonville Prison in London.
What did Udham Singh’s name and actions symbolize?
He used various aliases, including ‘Mohammed Singh Azad,’ symbolizing the unity of all Indians in the struggle against British imperialism.
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