Eduqo
Modern Indian History›Ch 4: Rise of Nationalism›Revolutionary Nationalism
Militant resistance and socialist ideals from Anushilan Samiti to HSRA
Revolutionary nationalism shifted from secret societies like Anushilan Samiti to mass socialist platforms under HSRA. Armed resistance and ultimate sacrifice by Bhagat Singh and Azad redefined the Indian freedom struggle.
Quick Memory Hooks
| Organization / Event | Year | Key Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Anushilan Samiti | 1902 | Pulin Das, Aurobindo |
| Ghadar Party | 1913 | Lala Hardayal |
| Kakori Conspiracy | 1925 | Ram Prasad Bismil |
| HSRA | 1928 | Bhagat Singh, Azad |
Anushilan
(Bengal Secret Society)
Bengal Secret Society
Anushilan Samiti promoted physical and moral training in Bengal.
Ghadar
(Overseas Rebellion)
Overseas Rebellion
Ghadar weekly paper mobilized Indian diaspora in North America.
Kakori
(Train Action 1925)
Train Action 1925
HRA revolutionaries looted official train cash near Lucknow.
HSRA
(Socialist Republic)
Socialist Republic
HSRA added Socialist to its name inspired by Marxism.
HRA was founded in LahoreHRA was founded in Kanpur (1924)
HRA started in Kanpur by Sachindranath Sanyal; HSRA was later renamed in Delhi.
Bhagat Singh founded Ghadar PartyLala Hardayal founded Ghadar Party
Ghadar party was established in 1913 much before Bhagat Singh's active era.
Kakori conspiracy occurred in 1928Kakori conspiracy occurred in 1925
Do not confuse Kakori (1925) with Saunders assassination or Assembly bomb (1928-29).
Q1.In which year was the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) founded?
Q2.Where was the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) renamed and formed in 1928?