Revolutionary phase (1907-17) Flashcards
What is the Anushilan Samiti?
Founded in 1902 in Bengal by Promotha Mitter and others, including Jatindranath Banerjee and Barindra Kumar Ghosh. It published journals Yugantar and Sandhya Prakash and advocated revolutionary activities like Swadeshi Dacoities, physical training, and moral education.
What was the attempt on Sir Fuller’s life?
In 1907, there was an attempt by Yugantar on Sir Fuller, the Lt. Governor of Eastern Bengal and Assam, which led to Fuller resigning from his post.
What happened in the Muzaffarpur Case?
In 1908, Prafulla Chaki and Khudiram Bose attempted to kill Muzaffarpur Magistrate Kingsford. Aurobindo Ghosh was acquitted in the Alipore Conspiracy Case, while Khudiram Bose was hanged and Barindra Kumar Ghosh received a life sentence.
What was the Barrah Dacoity?
Carried out in 1908 by Dacca Anushilan under Pulin Das to fund revolutionary activities.
What occurred during the Delhi Conspiracy Case?
In 1912, Rash Behari Bose and Sachindra Sanyal attempted to assassinate Viceroy Hardinge by detonating a bomb near his procession.
What was the German Plot/Zimmerman Plan?
Led by Jatindranath Mukherjee (Bagha Jatin) and Yugantar during 1916-17, it aimed to plan an armed insurrection during World War I, including importing German arms to provoke rebellion in India.
What was the Ramosi Peasant Force?
Organised in 1879 in Maharashtra by Vasudev Balwant Phadke to instigate an armed revolt against British authorities.
What did the Chapekar Brothers do?
In 1897, Damodar and Balkrishna (Chapekar brothers) assassinated Plague Commissioner Rand and Lt. Ayerst as revenge for repressive plague policies.
What was the Mitra Mela?
Founded in 1899 in Maharashtra by V.D. Savarkar and his brother, it merged with Abhinav Bharat in 1904 and was influenced by Mazzini’s Young Italy.
What happened with the killing of the District Magistrate of Nasik?
In 1909, Anant Lakshman Kanhere, a member of Abhinav Bharat, killed A.M.T. Jackson, the Collector of Nashik, resulting in Kanhere’s execution and Savarkar’s imprisonment.
What was the nature of Punjab Extremism?
Initiated by Lala Lajpat Rai, it included organizations like Punjabee and Anjuman-i-Mohisban-i-Watan in Lahore, with revolutionaries such as Lala Hardayal, Bhai Parmanand, and Syed Haider Raza, shifting from grievances to extremism after British repression.
