10 Questions
Who was the chief of the revolutionary organisation Anushilan Samiti in Bengal?
Barindrakumar Ghosh
What was the main objective of the revolutionary movements in Bengal?
To overthrow the British rule
Where was the bomb manufacturing center of Anushilan Samiti located?
Maniktala near Kolkata
In 1908, which two members of Anushilan Samiti planned to kill a judge named Kingsford?
Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki
What happened during the attack on the vehicle carrying the judge named Kingsford?
Two English women were killed
How did Prafulla Chaki prevent himself from falling into the hands of the British?
He shot himself with a bullet
Who provided counsel and guidance to Anushilan Samiti?
Aurobindo Ghosh
How many branches did Anushilan Samiti have?
More than 500
What triggered the police to start arresting the members of Anushilan Samiti?
During the investigation of an attack, the police got information about the working of Anushilan Samiti
What was one of the locations where comprehensive revolutionary movements started rising at a national level?
Various parts of the country
Study Notes
Revolutionary Movement in Bengal
- After the partition of Bengal, the outrage against British rule intensified, leading to the rise of comprehensive revolutionary movements at the national level.
- Youths inspired by revolutionary thoughts established secret organisations across the country to challenge British rule.
Objectives of the Revolutionary Movement
- To keep control over British officers
- To loosen the Government machinery
- To wipe out fear in the minds of Indians regarding the British Government
- To overthrow British rule
Anushilan Samiti
- A revolutionary organisation active in Bengal
- Had more than 500 branches
- Barindrakumar Ghosh, brother of Aurobindo Ghosh, was the chief of this organisation
- Received counsel and guidance from Aurobindo Ghosh
Bomb Manufacturing Centre
- Located at Maniktala near Kolkata
- Used by Anushilan Samiti to manufacture bombs
The Kingsford Assassination Attempt
- In 1908, Khudiram Bose and Prafulla Chaki, members of Anushilan Samiti, planned to kill a judge named Kingsford
- They threw a bomb at a vehicle, but it was not the one carrying Kingsford
- Two English women were killed in the attack
- Prafulla Chaki shot himself to avoid capture by the British
- Khudiram Bose was caught by the police, leading to the discovery of Anushilan Samiti's activities and subsequent arrests of its members.
Explore the comprehensive revolutionary movements that arose at a national level in Bengal post the partition. Learn about the secret organizations established by inspired youths to challenge British rule and instigate change.
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