The Revolutionary: Shivaram Hari Rajguru
A fearless freedom fighter and a key member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association.
A Life for the Nation
Shivaram Hari Rajguru was an Indian revolutionary from Maharashtra, best known as an associate of Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev. He was a member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) and, like his comrades, believed that armed struggle was necessary to overthrow British colonial rule. His courage and unwavering resolve made him an iconic figure in the struggle for independence.
1908
Born
in Khed, Pune
1931
Martyred
at Lahore
A Journey of a Revolutionary: A Timeline
1925: Joining the Movement
Inspired by the revolutionary spirit of Maharashtra, he joined the freedom movement and soon became a member of the HSRA, a group committed to direct action.
1928: The Saunder’s Murder
As part of the plot to avenge the death of Lala Lajpat Rai, Rajguru, along with Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev, assassinated British police officer John Saunders in Lahore.
1929: Fleeing after the Assembly Bombing
After Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw a bomb in the Central Legislative Assembly, Rajguru went into hiding, but was eventually arrested in Pune in September 1929.
1931: Martyrdom
Rajguru, Bhagat Singh, and Sukhdev were executed on March 23, 1931, for the murder of John Saunders. Their sacrifice galvanized the nation and made them immortal symbols of India’s fight for freedom.