Quick Info
| Profession | Freedom Fighter |
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| Nationality | British Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/05/1896 |
| Age | 19 years (died on 16, Nov, 1915) |
| Birthplace | Sarabha, Punjab Province, British India |
| Date of Death | 16/11/1915 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Primary education in Sarabha village. | |
| Studied at Malwa Khalsa High School, Ludhiana for matriculation. | |
| Arrived at University of California, Berkeley in 1912 for higher studies in engineering. |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 24/05/1896 |
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| Birthplace | Sarabha, Punjab Province, British India |
| Place of Death | Lahore, Lahore Central Jail, Punjab Province, British India |
| Death Cause | Execution by Britishers |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Hometown | Sarabha, Punjab Province, British India |
| Religion/Caste | Jat Sikh |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Mangal Singh |
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| Mother | Sahib Kaur |
| Siblings | Kartar Singh Sarabha was the only son of his parents. |
Career
| Sailed to San Francisco in 1912 at age 15. | |
| Joined the Ghadar Party upon its founding in 1913 as one of the youngest and most active members. | |
| Played key role in publication and distribution of the Ghadar newspaper, authoring patriotic articles and poems. | |
| Returned to India in 1914 to organize revolt against British rule. | |
| Propagated rebellion among army personnel in Punjab, including contacts with revolutionaries in Bengal. | |
| Arrested in 1915 during Lahore Conspiracy Case; refused counsel and proudly defended revolutionary actions as an open challenge to British rule. | |
| Sentenced to death on 13/09/1915 as the most dangerous rebel; executed by hanging on 16/11/1915 while singing a patriotic song. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kartar Singh Sarabha was a notable figure in the Indian freedom struggle and played a significant role in the Ghadar Party movement. | |
| 2. He was deeply involved in the fight for India's independence and held a crucial position within the Ghadar Party. | |
| 3. Kartar Singh Sarabha authored articles and poems promoting patriotism in the Ghadar newspaper to ignite resistance against British colonialism. | |
| 4. Despite his efforts to break out of Lahore Central Jail, he was apprehended by the authorities and ultimately executed when he was just 19 years old. | |
| 5. His unwavering bravery and love for his country served as a source of inspiration for future revolutionaries, including the legendary Bhagat Singh. | |
| 6. Learned to fly during his time in Berkeley. | |
| 7. Gained 14 pounds in weight during detention due to his courage and composure. | |
| 8. A statue commemorates his heroism in Ludhiana city. |