Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, popularly known as Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh was born on September 28, 1907. The great socialist died at the young age of 23 but left a lasting mark on Indians and continues to inspire people with his life story. He also fought against communal issues in India and forces which tried to divide the country. He participated in the non-cooperation movement and devoted his life to the Indian Independence fight. On Bhagat Singh's 112th birth anniversary, we have compiled some of the FAQs about the great mind. From questions to his birth to how he was executed, various questions are trending on social media.

Bhagat Singh along with Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar were sentenced to death for conspiring to kill John P Saunders, a British police officer, who had ordered police action on independence movement leader Lala Lajpat Rai. Was Bhagat Singh a Communist? Here's All About Shaheed-e-Azam's Political Ideology.

Where was Bhagat Singh born?

Bhagat Singh was born on September 28, 1907, to Kishan Singh and Vidyavati, in the Lyallpur district of the Punjab Province of British India (present-day Pakistan).

When did Bhagat Singh die?

He was hanged to death 11 hours ahead of the official time on March 23, 1931, along with his comrades Rajguru and Sukhdev in the Lahore jail.

Why was Bhagat Singh hanged?

Bhagat Singh was hanged to death for plotting to kill the Superintendent of Police James Scott in Lahore, who had ordered police action on independence movement leader Lala Lajpat Rai. However, in a case of mistaken identity, John Saunders, the Assistant Superintendent of Police was shot. Bhagat Singh Should be Accorded Bharat Ratna Posthumously on His 112th Birth Anniversary, Pakistan-Based Outfit Writes to PM Narendra Modi.

What is the name of Bhagat Singh's mother?

Vidyavati was the name of Bhagat Singh's mother. When she had come to visit Bhagat Singh in jail ahead of his death sentence, he is said to have laughed loudly, surprising other inmates.

What was Bhagat Singh famous for?

Bhagat Singh became a youth icon after he was hanged to death for resisting the British empire in India. Bhagat Singh's execution made many youths in the country to take up the revolutionary path and dedicate their lives to fight the British government. Stories of his courage and heroism are still told widely across the country.

Was Bhagat Singh married?

Bhagat Singh left home for Kanpur when his parents tried to get him married, saying that if he married in slave India, "my bride shall only be death" and joined Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). Durga Devi Vohra who lived in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad is said to have been the wife of Bhagat Singh. She had a son by the name Sachi. Durga Deva passed away in 1999. However, in reality, she was not his wife and had acted as his spouse to protect him from the British.

Bhagat Singh was only 14 when he took part in a protest against the killing of unarmed people at Gurudwara Nankana Sahib. He was a great actor during his college time. He acted in several plays like Rana Pratap, Samrat Chandragupta and Bharat Durdasha. He had used the power of drama to inspire people to revolt against the British. Bhagat Singh is said to have marched to the gallows with a smile on his face shouting 'Down with British imperialism'. Even years after his death, his legacy continues to go on.

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