Sardar Udham Singh was a significant figure in India's struggle for independence, Here are some detailed points about him.
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Udham Singh was born on December 26, 1899, in Sunam, Punjab, British India. Orphaned at a young age, he was raised in an orphanage.
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He became involved with the Ghadar Party, a revolutionary group formed by Indians in the United States and Canada to overthrow British rule in India.
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British troops under General Reginald Dyer killed hundreds of unarmed Indian civilians, deeply affecting Udham Singh.
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Udham Singh meticulously planned the assassination of Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab.
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Udham Singh was arrested and tried, During his trial, he remained defiant, expressing his anger and justification for the act.
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His actions highlighted the atrocities of British colonial rule and inspired future generations of revolutionaries.
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In 1974, Udham Singh's remains were exhumed and repatriated to India. His ashes were scattered in the Sutlej River.