Young Revolutionary Khudiram Bose Executed at 18 for Failed Assassination Attempt

Why in news

The martyrdom of revolutionary Khudiram Bose was commemorated, highlighting his role in the early 20th-century armed resistance against British rule.

Background

Khudiram Bose was executed on August 11, 1908, in Muzaffarpur Jail at the age of 18. He was a member of the Anushilan Samiti and was involved in an attempt to assassinate British judge Douglas Kingsford.

Facts for Prelims

• PostKhudiram Bose: A prominent revolutionary of the Indian independence movement.
• PlaceMuzaffarpur: Location of the execution of Khudiram Bose in 1908.
• FactAnushilan Samiti: A revolutionary organization active in Bengal during the early 20th century.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of revolutionary movements and secret societies like Anushilan Samiti in shaping the trajectory of India's freedom struggle.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• ideological shift to armed resistance
• impact on nationalist sentiment
• role of youth in revolutionary movements

Keywords: revolutionary movement · Anushilan Samiti · armed resistance · nationalist sentiment · martyrdom

More History & Culture notes

• Mountbatten Plan proposed partition, sparking violence and displacement of millions on June 3, 1947 · 15 August 2026
• Independence Day 1947: Nehru Speaks, Gandhi Walks, Faiz Writes Amid Joy and Sorrow · 15 August 2026
• India Marks 80 Years, Sings Vande Mataram from Red Fort for First Time · 15 August 2026
• Hindus Fled as Razakars Threatened, While Hyderabad Defied India's Independence Celebrations · 15 August 2026
• Parliamentary Committee Flags Slow Digitisation of Manuscripts Under Gyan Bharatam Mission · 14 August 2026
• Madras High Court to Play Vande Mataram Before National Anthem on August 15, 2026 · 14 August 2026

All History & Culture current affairs →