Bhagat Singh, often referred to with the prefix Shaheed ('Martyr') is considered to be one of the most famous revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement. One of the leaders and founders of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), he is also believed by many to be one of the earliest Marxists in India and has been labeled so by the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Singh emerged as an icon for masses in demanding equal rights for Indian and British political prisoners. He was hanged for shooting a police officer in response to the killing of veteran social activist Lala Lajpat Rai.
- ISBN10 0415446082
- ISBN13 9780415446082
- Publish Date 1 December 2010
- Publish Status Withdrawn
- Out of Print 28 June 2016
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Routledge India
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 175
- Language English