Quick Info
| Profession | Freedom Fighter |
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| Nationality | British Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/05/1896 |
| Age | 19 years (died on 16, Nov, 1915) |
| Birthplace | Sarabha, Punjab Province, British India |
| Date of Death | 16/11/1915 |
Latest News about Kartar Singh Sarabha
16/11/2025
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann paid floral tributes to Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha on his 110th martyrdom anniversary and announced development projects worth Rs 45.84 crore for his native Sarabha village in Ludhiana district. The projects aim to provide basic infrastructure, clean drinking water, sports facilities, defence training, and other amenities to the village.
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Bio/Wiki
| Kartar Singh Sarabha was an Indian Sikh revolutionary and a prominent martyr of Punjab. | |
| He was a leading luminary of the Ghadar Party and one of its most active members. | |
| Known for his intellectual skills and unwavering bravery during his trial in the Lahore Conspiracy Case. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Primary education in Sarabha village. | |
| Studied at Malwa Khalsa High School, Ludhiana for matriculation. | |
| Arrived at University of California, Berkeley in 1912 for higher studies in engineering. | |
| Graduated from high school in 1911 before moving to the US. |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Lahore, Lahore Central Jail, Punjab Province, British India |
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| Death Cause | Execution by Britishers |
| Religion/Caste | Jat Sikh |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Mangal Singh |
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| Mother | Sahib Kaur |
| Siblings | Kartar Singh Sarabha was the only son of his parents. |
Career
| Sailed to San Francisco in 1912 at age 15. | |
| Joined the Ghadar Party upon its founding in 1913 as one of the youngest and most active members. | |
| Played key role in publication and distribution of the Ghadar newspaper, authoring patriotic articles and poems. | |
| Returned to India in 1914 to organize revolt against British rule. | |
| Propagated rebellion among army personnel in Punjab, including contacts with revolutionaries in Bengal. | |
| Arrested in 1915 during Lahore Conspiracy Case; refused counsel and proudly defended revolutionary actions as an open challenge to British rule. | |
| Sentenced to death on 13/09/1915 as the most dangerous rebel; executed by hanging on 16/11/1915 while singing a patriotic song. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kartar Singh Sarabha was a notable figure in the Indian freedom struggle and played a significant role in the Ghadar Party movement. | |
| 2. He was deeply involved in the fight for India's independence and held a crucial position within the Ghadar Party. | |
| 3. Kartar Singh Sarabha authored articles and poems promoting patriotism in the Ghadar newspaper to ignite resistance against British colonialism. | |
| 4. Despite his efforts to break out of Lahore Central Jail, he was apprehended by the authorities and ultimately executed when he was just 19 years old. | |
| 5. His unwavering bravery and love for his country served as a source of inspiration for future revolutionaries, including the legendary Bhagat Singh. | |
| 6. Learned to fly during his time in Berkeley. | |
| 7. Gained 14 pounds in weight during detention due to his courage and composure. | |
| 8. A statue commemorates his heroism in Ludhiana city. | |
| 9. Belonged to a Grewal Jat Sikh family. | |
| 10. Worked picking fruit in California's central valley orchards while studying. |