Category Archives: Veer Savarkar

Veer Savarkar-Assasination of Arthur Jackson

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Arthur Jackson was the collector of Nashik since 1907, a mild mannered man, proficient in Sanskrit and Marathi.  Also a learned Indologist, who wrote many papers on Indian history and culture, affectionately called as  Pandit Jackson by the locals.  Fond … Continue reading →

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Madame Bhikaji Cama

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Sttugart, Germany, 1907 The International Socialist Congress was underway at the industrial city in Germany, attended by 1000 representatives from across the world. Among the many delegates was an Indian lady in a colorful saree, whom many thought to be … Continue reading →

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June 22, 1897- Chapekar Brothers

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Chinchwad now an upcoming residential, and commercial suburb, was a small, dusty village, during the late 19th century. Adjoining the North West of Pune, it’s right now famous for its furniture factories, and the adjoining industrial suburb, of Pimpri, which … Continue reading →

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Veer Savarkar

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Veer Savarkar has been one of my heroes. One of the most fascinating, multi talented personalities ever. Freedom fighter, nationalist, activist, thinker, writer and sadly a very misunderstood personality too. Here was some one who braved the worst form of … Continue reading →

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Veer Savarkar-Who is a Hindu?

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

We had seen how Savarkar’s tenure in Cellular Jail, which on the one hand drained him out physically, also saw some of his best output as a writer, poet. We now look at how his 12 year old tenure in … Continue reading →

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Veer Savarkar- The Trial

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

In my last post, I had taken a look at Savarkar’s arrest in England, his epic escape at Marseilles, and subsequent arrest. July 22, 1910 Savarkar reached Mumbai, and was immediately sent to Nasik jail. The Secretary of State for … Continue reading →

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Veer Savarkar- Arrest and Escape

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

The trial and execution of Madan Lal Dhingra,  was traumatic for Veer Savarkar in many ways. It was not just a question of losing a close associate. It was the crackdown on him and his associates, that was really traumatic. … Continue reading →

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Veer Savarkar- Madanlal Dhingra.

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

As the British cracked down, more ruthlessly on the revolutionaries in India and England, the anger against their atrocities grew more. It kept growing till the boiling point had been reached, and the time was ripe for an outbreak. All … Continue reading →

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Veer Savarkar- In the den of the British lion

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

1906 was the year, the All India Muslim League would be founded in Dacca. The roots though were laid by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in 1886, through the All Indian Muhammadan Educational Conference. It was ostensibly to promote a modern, … Continue reading →

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Veer Savarkar- In Pune

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

It was an irony of sorts, that a college meant to render a more nationalist form of education to fight against British rule, was named after a Scottish Governor of Bombay. Fergusson College was founded in Pune, 1885, by nationalist … Continue reading →

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