Shivaram Hari Rajguru: 15 Stories That Redefined Bravery

Shivaram Rajguru was a prominent revolutionary of the Indian freedom struggle, but many stories of his life are still unheard. Here we are sharing with you 15 unheard stories of his life.

1. Rajguruji was born on 24 July 1908 in Khed village of Maharashtra, now known as Rajgurunagar. His childhood was spent in poverty, but he completed his education and became dedicated to the country’s independence in childhood.
2. In the year 1920, at the age of just 12, Rajguruji founded the Vasundhara Vardhan Temple in Pune, where he used to organize local youth and inspire them for the freedom struggle.
3. In 1923, when he was just 15 years old, he started training in secret techniques.
4. On 17 December 1928, Rajguruji, along with Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev, killed British police officer John Saunders in Lahore. This incident was a major retaliation against the British Empire.
5. In 1929, Rajguruji had a secret meeting with Bhagwati Charan Vohra, in which they discussed the strategies of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) and planned to take more aggressive steps against the British Empire.
6. In March 1929, Rajguruji planned a robbery against British officials to raise financial support. Under this plan, he tried to target the government Treasury.
7. In mid-1929, Rajguruji met Parker, who was a prominent revolutionary. The purpose of this meeting was to procure weapons and make revolutionary activities more effective.
8. In April 1929, Rajguruji and Bhagat Singh were arrested and kept in Lahore jail. Here they planned to fight unitedly against British rule.
9. In 1929, Rajguruji encouraged the ideas of Naujawan Bharat Sabha and worked to organize the youth through this organization. This organization started playing an important role in the freedom struggle.
10. In the beginning of the year 1930, Rajguruji had a secret conversation with Bhagat Singh in jail. The purpose of this conversation was to formulate new strategies to challenge the British Empire.
11. On 7 October 1930, Rajguruji, Bhagat Singh, and Sukhdev were sentenced to death for the Lahore Conspiracy Case. This verdict brought a turning point in the history of the Indian freedom struggle.
12. Before his execution in March 1931, Rajguruji wrote the last letter to his family, in which he clarified his thoughts and the purpose of his life.
13. On 23 March 1931, Rajguruji, Bhagat Singh, and Sukhdev were hanged in Lahore Jail. This day is celebrated as Martyr’s Day in the Indian freedom struggle.
14. In 1950, a memorial was built at Rajgurunagar, formerly known as Khed, to honor Rajguruji’s martyrdom. This memorial always reminds us of his valour and sacrifice.
15. In 1991, the Government of India organized several national memorials and events in honor of Rajguruji. Many important steps were taken to keep his memory alive.

Rajguruji’s life is a symbol of sacrifice, courage, and struggle. These unheard stories of his tell us his unique contribution, which leaves an indelible mark in the history of the Indian freedom struggle. Tribute and salutation from the entire team of Supreme News Network.

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