He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shrikrishna; stayed in America for some time, and was also elected to the Central Assembly. He was
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Answer: Option 3 — Lala Lajpat Rai
Lala Lajpat Rai was a prominent nationalist leader who authored biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji, and Shrikrishna to inspire Indian youth with ideals of patriotism and sacrifice. He stayed in the United States from 1914 to 1920, where he founded the Indian Home Rule League of America in New York (1917), and later was elected to the Central Legislative Assembly in 1923 as a member of the Swaraj Party.
📝 Short Notes: Lala Lajpat Rai
- Known as: 'Punjab Kesari' (Lion of Punjab) and part of the extremist Lal-Bal-Pal trio (Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal)
- Literary Contributions: Wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji, and Shrikrishna; authored 'Young India' (1916) and 'Unhappy India' (1928)
- USA Sojourn (1914-1920): Founded Indian Home Rule League of America in New York (1917); campaigned for India's independence
- Political Career: Elected to Central Legislative Assembly in 1923 as member of Swaraj Party; opposed Simon Commission
- Martyrdom: Led protests against Simon Commission in Lahore (1928); sustained lathi charge injuries and died on November 17, 1928
- Legacy: His death galvanized the freedom movement; inspired revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev
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