Lala Lajpat Rai was one of the freedom fighters who fought for the Independence of India. Fondly referred to as Punjab Kesari, he was born in 1865. Lala Lajpat Rai was an author and politician. He was part of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio.
Lala Lajpat Rai had played a key role in the formation of the Punjab National Bank. From studying in Lahore to being a pillar of nationalism in India, Rai played many roles. He took his last breath on 17th November 1928.
Here are some interesting facts about the Lala Lajpat Rai:
- During World War I, Lala Lajpat Rai was living in the United States and here he established the Indian Home Rule League of America
- He was a law student and after completion of his education, he practiced in Hissar
- Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Bipin Chandra Pal formed as Lal-Bal-Pal trio and promoted the Swadeshi movement
- The Rai University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences located in Hisar, Haryana is named after the great revolutionist, Lal Lajpat Rai
- Rai wrote books like The Story of My Deportation, England’s Debt to India, United States of America: A Hindu’s Impression, etc
- On the death anniversary of Rai, Odisha people celebrate Martyrs’ Day
