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Fearlessness
He stood in front, even when it was dangerous.
Lala Lajpat Rai was called the Lion of Punjab. He was a writer, a lawyer and a fearless leader. He started schools and even a bank for Indians. He was hurt by police in a peaceful protest and later died.
✨ Lala Lajpat Rai in 1 minute
- He was one of "Lal, Bal, Pal", three strong leaders.
- He helped start Punjab National Bank.
- He led a peaceful protest against the Simon Commission in 1928.
- His death made young revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh act.
🤯 Unknown facts about Lala Lajpat Rai
- He helped start Punjab National Bank, a bank run by Indians, in the 1890s.
- He lived in America for some years and spoke about India there.
- He wrote a book called "Unhappy India" to answer a foreign book that insulted India.
- He started the Servants of the People Society in 1921.
Lala ji was over 60 and leading a silent, peaceful march when police beat him. Freedom was paid for even by those who never raised a hand.
Think about it📜 Lala Lajpat Rai timeline: life story year by year
- 1865
Born on 28 January in Dhudike village, Punjab.
- 1894
Helped start Punjab National Bank, a bank run by Indians.
- 1907
The British sent him away to Mandalay in Burma for months.
- 1920
Became president of a special session of the Congress.
- 1928
On 30 October, he led a silent protest against the Simon Commission in Lahore. Police hit him with lathis.
- 1928
Died on 17 November from his injuries. All of India was angry and sad.
🌙 A Lala Lajpat Rai story to tell your child
In 1928, a group of British men called the Simon Commission came to India. There was not one Indian in it.
In Lahore, Lala ji led a silent march with black flags. The people said, "Simon, go back!"
The police attacked with lathis. Lala ji was badly hurt, but he did not step back.
He said every blow on him would be a nail in the coffin of British rule.
🌱 What Lala Lajpat Rai teaches our children
Building for others
He built schools and a bank to help Indians.
Peaceful protest
He protested without violence.
🙏 Thank you. Tell your child one thing you learned today.
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