Download or read book The Patient Assassin written by Anita Anand and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The “compelling [and] vivid” (The New York Times Book Review) true story of a man who claimed to be a survivor of a 1919 British massacre in India, his elaborate twenty-year plan for revenge, and the mix of truth and legend that made him a hero to hundreds of millions. When Sir Michael O’Dwyer, the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, ordered Brigadier General Reginald Dyer to Amritsar, he wanted Dyer to bring the troublesome city to heel. Sir Michael had become increasingly alarmed at the effect Gandhi was having on his province, as well as recent demonstrations, strikes, and shows of Hindu-Muslim unity. All these things, to Sir Michael, were a precursor to a second Indian revolt. What happened next shocked the world. An unauthorized gathering in the Jallianwallah Bagh in Amritsar in April 1919 became the focal point for Sir Michael’s law enforcers. Dyer marched his soldiers into the walled public park, blocking the only exit. Then, without issuing any order to disperse, he instructed his men to open fire, turning their guns on the crowd, which numbered in the thousands and included women and children. The soldiers continued firing for ten minutes, stopping only when they ran out of ammunition. According to legend, nineteen-year-old Sikh orphan Udham Singh was injured in the attack, and remained surrounded by the dead and dying until he was able to move the next morning. Then, he supposedly picked up a handful of blood-soaked earth, smeared it across his forehead, and vowed to kill the men responsible. The truth, as the author has discovered, is more complex—but no less dramatic. Award-winning journalist Anita Anand traced Singh’s journey through Africa, the United States, and across Europe until, in March 1940, the young man finally arrived in front of O’Dwyer himself in a London hall ready to shoot him down. The Patient Assassin “mixes Tom Ripley’s con-man-for-all-seasons versatility with Edmond Dantès’s persistence” (The Wall Street Journal) and reveals the incredible but true story behind a legend that still endures today.
Download or read book Sardar Udham Singh written by B. S. Maighowalia and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Shaheed Udham Singh written by Sumit Kumar and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Udham Singh was born on December 26, 1899, at Sunam, in Patiala. He was named Sher Singh at birth. His father, Sardar Tehl Singh worked in the railways as a gate keeper at the railway level crossing at Upall, close to Sunam. Sher Singh’s mother died when he was only three and after a few years his father also passed away.
Download or read book The Trial of Udhan Singh written by Sikander Singh and published by Unistar Books. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Trial of Udhan Singh
Download or read book Why I am an Atheist and Other Works written by Bhagat Singh and published by Sristhi Publishers & Distributors. This book was released on 2019-11-11 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bhagat Singh is a name that became synonymous with revolution in India’s struggle for Independence. This young boy brought about a change in the way people thought about freedom. He was well read and fought extensively for rights – his own, his comrades’ and his countrymen’s. A discussion with a friend soon turned into a matter of self-assessment for Bhagat Singh, leading to a discourse on why he chose to be an atheist. Even in the face of death at a very young age, his uncanny observation leads to his putting forth some pertinent questions. On another occasion, he was disappointed with his father’s plea in court for his innocence and chose to write a letter to him. This book is a collection of eighteen of his valued writings from within the walls of prison and outside it, which show us the resolve in his words, and the bravery in his acts subsequently.
Download or read book Biography of Shaheed Udham Singh written by Sumit Kumar and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-02-01 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of Shaheed Udham Singh: Inspirational Biographies for Children by Sumit Kumar is a biographical work that introduces young readers to the life and sacrifices of Shaheed Udham Singh. The book delves into Udham Singh's role in seeking justice for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and his commitment to the Indian freedom struggle. Key Aspects of the Book "Biography of Shaheed Udham Singh: Inspirational Biographies for Children": Freedom Fighter: The book explores Udham Singh's determination to avenge the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and his unwavering dedication to the cause of Indian independence. Sacrifice and Bravery: It highlights Udham Singh's courage in the face of adversity and his willingness to make personal sacrifices for the larger goal of freedom. Historical Significance: The book provides a historical context for readers, enabling them to understand the impact of Udham Singh's actions on India's struggle for independence. Through "Biography of Shaheed Udham Singh: Inspirational Biographies for Children," Sumit Kumar commemorates the life and bravery of Udham Singh. The book aims to inspire young readers by presenting a significant chapter in India's history.
Download or read book Udham Singh Alias Ram Mohammed Singh Azad written by Sikander Singh and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biography of Udham Singh, 1899-1940, revolutionary during India's freedom movement.
Download or read book The Social Space of Language written by Farina Mir and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: poetics of belonging in the region. --Book Jacket.
Download or read book Khooni Vaisakhi written by Navdeep Suri and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2019-04-19 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jallianwala Bagh. 13 April 1919. Twenty-two-year-old Nanak Singh joins the mass of peaceful protestors agitating against the Rowlatt Act. What then turns out to be one of the worst atrocities perpetrated by the British Raj, and a turning point in India's independence movement, also becomes a life-changing experience for Nanak Singh, who survives the massacre, unconscious and unnoticed among the hundreds of corpses. After going through the traumatic experience, Nanak Singh proceeds to write Khooni Vaisakhi, a long poem in Punjabi. The poem was a scathing critique of the British Raj and was banned soon after its publication in May 1920. After sixty long years, it was rediscovered and has been translated into English for the first time by the author's grandson, Navdeep Suri. Featuring the poem in translation and in original, this bilingual book is accompanied by essays from Navdeep Suri, Punjabi literature scholar H.S. Bhatia and BBC correspondent Justin Rowlatt. Khooni Vaisakhi is not only a poignant piece of protest literature but also a historical artefact and a resurrected witness to how Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims came together to stand up to colonization and oppression in one of India's darkest moments.
Download or read book Calling Sehmat written by Harinder Sikka and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year is 1971 Tension is brewing between India and Pakistan One secret could change the course of history . . . It's now up to her When a young college-going Kashmiri girl, Sehmat, gets to know her dying father's last wish, she can do little but surrender to his passion and patriotism and follow the path he has so painstakingly laid out. It is the beginning of her transformation from an ordinary girl into a deadly spy. She's then married off to the son of a well-connected Pakistani general, and her mission is to regularly pass information to the Indian intelligence. Something she does with extreme courage and bravado, till she stumbles on information that could destroy the naval might of her beloved country. Inspired from real events, Calling Sehmat . . . is an espionage thriller that brings to life the story of this unsung heroine of war.
Download or read book A Great Patriot and Martyr Udham Singh written by Sikander Singh and published by Unistar Books. This book was released on 2016-08-04 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing provided
Download or read book Shaheed Udham Singh written by Gary singh and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the life and history of Shaheed Udham Singh, best for kids and adults to know about the culture and history of India before independence. Shaheed udham singh sacrificed his life for the independence of people of its country.
Download or read book Amritsar written by Gurmeet S. Rai and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Butcher of Amritsar written by Nigel Collett and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2006-10-15 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On 13 April 1919, General Reginald Dyer marched a squad of Indian soldiers into the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, and opened fire without warning on a crowd gathered to hear political speeches. This is an account of the massacre set in the context of a biography of a man whose attitudes reflected many of the views common in the Raj.
Download or read book Conversations with Scorsese written by Richard Schickel and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2013 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Richard Schickel as the canny and intelligent guide, these conversations take us deep into Scorsese's life and work. He reveals which films are most autobiographical, and what he was trying to explore and accomplish in other films.
Download or read book Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar written by Sumit Kumar and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
