23 March 1931Revolutionary Freedom Struggle (GS-1)2 min read

Martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev: Shaheed Diwas

On 23 March 1931, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev were martyred by the colonial administration in Lahore, inspiring millions of youth with their clarion call of 'Inquilab Zindabad'.

Historical Context & Background (GS-1)

Following Lala Lajpat Rai's death during anti-Simon Commission protests, the revolutionaries retaliated in the Saunders shooting and later staged assembly bombing to publicize socialist ideals.

High-Yield Prelims Takeaways

1Lahore Conspiracy Case

Lahore Conspiracy Case: Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar were hanged at Lahore Central Jail on 23 March 1931.

2Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA)

Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA): Reorganized at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi in 1928 with Chandra Shekhar Azad to establish a socialist republic.

UPSC Mains Analytical Perspective

UPSC Mains (GS Paper 1): Bhagat Singh transcended conventional revolutionary romanticism to formulate a mature scientific Marxist and anti-imperialist critique of capitalism and communalism.

On This Day Practice MCQ

UPSC GS Paper 1

With reference to the historical significance of Martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev: Shaheed Diwas, consider the core principles and facts associated with this event. Which statement correctly identifies its constitutional or strategic outcome?