21st January marks the death anniversary of Rash Bihari Bose, a pioneer of India’s freedom struggle.
About Rash Behari Bose (1886-1945)
- He was born in Bardhaman district (Bengal).
- Inspired by French Revolution of 1789; Left Bengal due to Alipore Bomb case trials.
Key Contributions
- Active member of Yugantar group of revolutionaries.
- Was involved in Delhi Conspiracy case (bomb attack on Viceroy Lord Charles Hardinge), 1912.
- Indian Independence League (1942) was founded by him in Tokyo.
- He was an important figure in the Ghadar Movement and in the formation of the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army).