Vijay Singh Pathik - Indian Revolutionary
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What was Vijay Singh Pathik's real name at birth?

  • Hamir Singh (correct)
  • Sachindra Nath
  • Inder Singh
  • Bhoop Singh (correct)
  • In what year did Pathik become involved in revolutionary activities?

  • 1915
  • 1910
  • 1905
  • 1907 (correct)
  • Which revolutionary organization was Vijay Singh Pathik actively involved in?

  • Ghadar Party
  • Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
  • Anushilan Samiti (correct)
  • Indian National Congress
  • What motivated Pathik to change his name to Vijay Singh Pathik?

    <p>To evade arrest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main cause Pathik fought against in the Bijolia Peasant Movement?

    <p>Zamindari system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which publication was NOT founded by Vijay Singh Pathik?

    <p>Swadeshi Times (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event led to Pathik's implication in the Lahore Conspiracy Case?

    <p>Attempted assassination of British officials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Post-independence, which area did Vijay Singh Pathik continue to work towards?

    <p>Social justice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Vijay Singh Pathik

    An Indian revolutionary who actively participated in the Indian independence movement, inspiring others to join the struggle against British rule.

    Indian independence movement

    A movement to gain India's freedom from British rule.

    Lahore Conspiracy Case

    A plot to assassinate British officials in Punjab, a significant event in the revolutionary movement led by Vijay Singh Pathik.

    Anushilan Samiti

    A revolutionary organization in India.

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    Bijolia Peasant Movement

    A movement in Rajasthan advocating for farmers' rights against oppressive land ownership systems.

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    Revolutionary

    A person who uses methods aimed at changing the structure of a government or society.

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    Social Justice

    Fairness and equity for all members of a society, especially those marginalized.

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    British Colonial Rule

    The British administration and control over India and its people.

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    Study Notes

    Vijay Singh Pathik - Indian Revolutionary

    • Born Bhoop Singh in 1882, Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, into a Gurjar family with a history of anti-British resistance.
    • Grandfather, Inder Singh, fought in the 1857 Indian Rebellion; father, Hamir Singh, imprisoned for freedom activities.
    • Inspired by Sachindra Nath Sanyal, joined the Anushilan Samiti in 1907.
    • Implicated in the Lahore Conspiracy Case (1915) and adopted the alias Vijay Singh Pathik, meaning "Vijay Singh the Traveler."
    • Multifaceted contributions:
      • Organized and mobilized support for Indian independence.
      • Active in the Bijolia Peasant Movement advocating for farmers' rights.
      • Prolific writer and journalist, publishing newspapers (Rajasthan Kesari, Tarun Rajasthan, Naveen Rajasthan) to raise awareness about British rule.
    • Repeatedly imprisoned for revolutionary activities, demonstrating unwavering resolve.
    • Continued social justice work after India's independence in 1947.
    • Inspirational figure for generations of Indians due to courage, determination, and commitment to freedom.

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    Explore the life and contributions of Vijay Singh Pathik, an inspirational figure in India's struggle for independence. Born into a family of anti-British resistance, he actively participated in revolutionary movements, organized farmers' rights protests, and contributed through journalism. Understand his legacy as a multifaceted activist after India’s independence.

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