Kartar Singh Sarabha is revered for his prominence in the Freedom struggle and participation in Ghadar Movement and Party to eliminate British Colonialism. Among several exalted tales of Indian Freedom Struggle, we have forgotten the one who triggered feelings of patriotism and love towards motherland in prominent revolutionaries of Indian Freedom Struggle like Shaheed Bhagat Singh.
The glorious past of Kartar Singh Sarabha is forgotten and shadowed by a strong layer of Nepotism and family rule. Kartar Singh Sarabha was a teenage freedom fighter who joined the freedom struggle at the young age of 15 years and shook the foundation of the British Colonial Rule. Kartar Singh is also known for inspiring lakhs and lakhs of teenagers by sacrificing his illustrious 19 years of life to the country.
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Early Years of Life:
Kartar Singh Sarabha was born in the Grewal Jat family on 24th May 1896 in Sarabha village, Ludhiana, Punjab. He was born to Mangal Singh (father) and Sahib Kaur (mother). The infancy stage didn’t even complete when Kartar lost his father; Kartar Singh was bought up collectively by Mother Sahib Kaur and Grandfather Badan Singh Grewal.
After achieving initial education in Sarabha village, Singh completed his schooling at Malwa Khalsa High School and then sifted to Ravenshaw college in Cuttak, Odisha. It is also believed that Singh was sincere and studious in attaining knowledge. Thus, his grandfather planned to send him Abroad to pursue his career. Singh enrolled at the University of Berkeley and came into contact with the patriotic group Nalanda Club which aroused a feeling of duty towards serving the motherland and nationalistic sentiments in him.
According to a historical note by Baba Jwala Singh, Singh was seen by him, while working in a mill factory in Astoria, Oregon. It is also said that Singh was subjected to racial differences in America, making him think about India under British Rule. Singh got engaged in revolutionary activities and politicized his college life. Singh also propagated the idea of independence and freedom and instigated people to fight against injustice while residing abroad.
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Freedom Struggle from Abroad:
In March 1913, Revolutionary Lala Hardayal addressed several sessions in the region of Washington and led the foundation of the Movement against the Injustice of the British Raj. The Movement was named Ghadar – which focused on the armed revolution in India to make the motherland free from the atrocities of British Invaders. All these events led Singh to jump into the Movement and establish himself as a prominent member of the Movement.