Quick Info
| Profession | Freedom Fighter |
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| Nationality | British Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/12/1889 |
| Age | 18 years (died on 11, Aug, 1908) |
| Birthplace | Habibpur, Midnapore, Bengal Presidency, India |
| Date of Death | 11/08/1908 |
Latest News about Khudiram Bose
11/08/2025
India commemorated the 117th martyrdom day of Khudiram Bose on August 11, 2025, honoring the 18-year-old revolutionary who was executed for attempting to assassinate British judge Douglas Kingsford. Events across West Bengal and Bihar highlighted his role in the Muzaffarpur Conspiracy Case and his fearless acceptance of death while holding the Bhagavad Gita.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous for | Being one of the youngest revolutionaries in India and one of the first Indian revolutionaries in Bengal to be executed by the British. Known for his role in the Muzaffarpur Conspiracy Case and his fearless demeanor at the gallows. |
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| Full Name | Khudiram Bose |
| Also Known As | Shahid Khudiram Bose |
| Caste | Kayastha |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Midnapore Collegiate School, West Bengal |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Trailokyanath Bose |
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| Mother | Lakshmipriya Devi |
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Career
| Death Cause | Execution by hanging |
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| Revolutionary Organization | Anushilan Samiti |
| Key Activities | Distributed anti-British pamphlets, planted bombs near police stations, targeted government officials, attempted assassination of British judge Douglas Kingsford |
| Political Party | Jugantar |
| Year Joined Revolution | 1904 |
| Trial Date | 21/05/1908 |
| Death Sentence Confirmed | 13/07/1908 |
| Execution Location | Muzaffarpur Central Jail, Bihar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Khudiram Bose, known as one of the youngest martyrs in India's fight for independence. | |
| 2. He played a role in the Muzaffarpur Conspiracy Case, resulting in his execution at just 18 years old by the British authorities. | |
| 3. His involvement included plotting the assassination of British judge Magistrate Douglas Kingsford. | |
| 4. Khudiram Bose became a volunteer in the Anushilan Samiti at age 15 and was arrested for distributing pamphlets against British rule, but was acquitted due to effective legal defense. | |
| 5. At age 16, he participated in planting bombs near police stations and targeting government officials. | |
| 6. During his trial, he displayed remarkable bravery by offering to teach the judge how to make bombs. | |
| 7. He walked to the gallows with a Bhagavad Gita in his hand, shouting 'Vande Mataram'. | |
| 8. He was influenced by revolutionary leaders Sri Aurobindo and Sister Nivedita during his time in Midnapore. | |
| 9. His comrade Prafulla Chaki, aged 19, fatally shot himself before arrest following the failed assassination attempt. | |
| 10. Khudiram Bose was born in a Kayastha family in the village of Mohobani (also cited as Habibpur) in Midnapore district. | |
| 11. His parents died early, and he was raised by his eldest sister. | |
| 12. The Muzaffarpur Jail where he was executed was later renamed to Khudiram Bose Memorial Central Jail. | |
| 13. Sahid Khudiram Siksha Prangan (Alipore Campus), affiliated with the University of Calcutta, was established in his honor. | |
| 14. He was cremated on the banks of the Gandak river in Muzaffarpur. |