Jul 31, 2024
Udham Singh was born on December 26, 1899 in Sunam, in Lahore, British India.
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Udham Singh breathed his last on July 31, 1940. He is referred to as Shaheed-i-Azam Sardar Udham Singh or the great martyr.
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He was held in custody at Brixton Prison for killing Michael O'Dwyer in revenge for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar.
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While in custody he called himself Ram Mohammad Singh Azad expressing his anti-British sentiment and love for the religions of the country.
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On his death anniversary, here are a few quotes of the martyr that will inspire kids.
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"I do not mind my sentence, ten, twenty, or fifty years or to be hanged. I have done my duty," he replied when asked about his motivation.
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"What great honour could be bestowed on me than death for the sake of my motherland".
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This is one of the most iconic quotes of Udham Singh which highlights his love for motherland.
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Udham Singh's courage has been the subject of several Bollywood movies including the recent one starring Vicky Kaushal.
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