IN PICS: Lesser-Known Facts About Chandra Shekhar Azad On His Death Anniversary

Chandra Shekhar Azad, also known as Azad, was a prominent Indian revolutionary who fought against British colonial rule in the early 20th century. He died on February 27, 1931, in Alfred Park, Allahabad, after a fierce gun battle with British police.

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Chandra Shekhar Azad was born on July 23, 1906, in Bhavra village in present-day Madhya Pradesh. He was one of the most notable Indian revolutionaries who participated in India's freedom struggle at a very young age. He inspired youths in a fight for the nation's independence.

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Azad was born Chandrasekhar Tiwari. He learned archery at a very young age from the Bhils of Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh and became a skilled archer.

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He was also known for his fearless attitude towards the Britishers.

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He earned his nickname "Azad," which means free when he was arrested as a teenager while participating in the Non-Cooperation Movement. He was around 15 years old when he was arrested.

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Chandra Shekhar Azad became popular after he took part in the 1925 Kakori Train robbery and assassination of John Saunders in 1928, who was the assistant superintendent of police.

He had been patriotic since childhood, prioritizing his nation above all else. He once said, "If yet your blood does not rage, then it is water that flows in your veins. For what is the flush of youth if it is not of service to the motherland."

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