Nation Pays Tribute to Freedom Fighter Ashfaqulla Khan on His Birth Anniversary

History


 23-Oct-2024

About Ashfaqulla Khan

  • Born: 1900 at Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
  • He was a freedom fighter who actively fought against the British forces.
  • He along with his friends had decided to form an organization named ‘Hindustan Republican Association’ in 1924.
    • To organize an armed revolution to achieve the country’s freedom.
  • Died: He was hanged on 19th December 1927 at the Faizabad Jail.
  • Contribution to Indian National Movement
    • Kakori Train Action: A Bold Act of Defiance
    • A Founding Member of the Hindustan Republican Association
    • Inspiring the Youth Through Poetry and Revolution
    • A Martyr for India's Freedom

Ashfaqulla Khan

About Kakori Train Action

  • It was a daring act of defiance against British rule, executed by the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) on August 9, 1925, near Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Led by Ashfaqulla Khan, the HRA intercepted a train and robbed it of government funds.
  • Key Points
    • Date: 9th August 1925
    • Location: Kakori, Uttar Pradesh
    • Organization: Hindustan Republican Association (HRA)
    • Leader: Ashfaqulla Khan
    • Goal: To challenge British authority and raise funds for the revolutionary movement.
  • Participants
    • Ram Prasad Bismil
    • Ashfaqulla Khan
    • Rajendra Lahiri
    • Keshav Chakraborty
    • Mukundi Lal
    • Banwari Lal
    • Roshan Singh (later absolved of charges)

The Kakori Train Action Sequence

About Hindustan Republican Association (HRA)

  • It was a revolutionary organization founded in 1923 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Objective: Aimed to overthrow British rule through armed struggle and establish a socialist republic in India.
  • Ideology: Though influenced by socialism, the HRA's core belief aligned with revolutionary nationalism, emphasizing armed struggle for independence.
  • Key Activities
    • Involved in the Kakori Train Action (1925).
    • Responsible for assassinations of British officials.
    • Participated in bombings of government buildings.
  • Merger: In 1928, HRA merged with Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) to form the Hindustan Socialist Republican Army (HSRA).
  • Contribution to Freedom Struggle
    • Played a significant role in inspiring and mobilizing the youth of the country.
    • Members made major sacrifices, demonstrating a deep commitment to India's independence.
  • Legacy: Continues to inspire generations, reminding Indians of the dedication and sacrifices made by revolutionary freedom fighters.