The Lion of Punjab
A fierce nationalist and a fearless journalist.
“Every blow… will be the last nail in the coffin of the British empire.”
Lala Lajpat Rai, famously known as the “Lion of Punjab,” was a fiery nationalist, writer, and politician. He was a key member of the ‘Lal-Bal-Pal’ trio, which advocated for a more radical approach to achieving Swaraj (self-rule) and inspired a generation with his unwavering courage and defiance against British rule.
1920
Congress President
Calcutta Session
1895
Founded
Dayanand Anglo-Vedic School
A Journey of a Nation-Builder: A Timeline
1907: Deported to Mandalay
His activism led to his deportation without trial to Mandalay, Burma, a move that sparked outrage across the country and further cemented his status as a national hero.
1917: Founded the Home Rule League of America
During his stay in the United States, he established the Home Rule League of America, tirelessly working to raise awareness about India’s struggle for independence among the American public.
1920: Non-Cooperation Movement
As the President of the Indian National Congress, he presided over the special session in Calcutta, where he endorsed Gandhi’s Non-Cooperation Movement.
1928: The Final Stand
He led a peaceful protest against the Simon Commission in Lahore, where he was brutally lathicharged by the police. He later succumbed to his injuries, but his sacrifice ignited a revolutionary fire in the hearts of young Indians, including Bhagat Singh.