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______ was executed at Lahore in November 1915 for his role in the Ghadar Conspiracy in February 1915.

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Kartar Singh Sarabha

Understanding the Ghadar Conspiracy and Key Figures

The question asks about a prominent individual executed in Lahore in November 1915 for their involvement in the Ghadar Conspiracy, which took place in February 1915. The Ghadar Conspiracy was a plan for a pan-Indian rebellion against British rule by members of the Ghadar Party, primarily based in the United States and Canada.

Identifying the Ghadar Conspiracy Martyr

Let's analyze the options provided to determine who fits the description:

  • Kartar Singh Sarabha: Kartar Singh Sarabha was a key figure in the Ghadar Party. He was one of the youngest and most enthusiastic leaders. He returned to India to participate in the planned uprising. Following the failure of the Ghadar Conspiracy in February 1915 due to betrayal, many revolutionaries were arrested. Kartar Singh Sarabha was among them. He was tried in the First Lahore Conspiracy Case. Despite being very young, he boldly accepted his role and was sentenced to death. He was indeed executed in Lahore in November 1915.
  • Tantia Mama: Tantia Mama (also known as Tantia Bhil) was a tribal revolutionary from the Nimad region of present-day Madhya Pradesh. He was known for his resistance against British exploitation and was active in the late 19th century, long after the 1857 revolt and before the Ghadar movement. He is not associated with the Ghadar Conspiracy or execution in Lahore in 1915.
  • Vijay Singh Pathik: Vijay Singh Pathik was a prominent Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter, known primarily for his leadership in peasant movements in Rajasthan, such as the Bijoliya movement. While he was a contemporary revolutionary, he was not directly involved in the Ghadar Conspiracy or executed in Lahore in 1915.
  • Maganbhai Patel: This name is not widely associated with the prominent leaders of the Ghadar Conspiracy or other major revolutionary movements leading to execution in 1915.

Based on historical records of the Ghadar Conspiracy and the First Lahore Conspiracy Case, Kartar Singh Sarabha was a central figure who was arrested, tried, and executed in Lahore in November 1915 for his role in the conspiracy. This aligns perfectly with the details provided in the question.

Conclusion

Therefore, the individual executed at Lahore in November 1915 for his role in the Ghadar Conspiracy in February 1915 was Kartar Singh Sarabha.

Revolutionary Key Movement/Role Associated Period Fate (relevant to 1915)
Kartar Singh Sarabha Ghadar Party, Ghadar Conspiracy Early 20th Century (1915) Executed in Lahore, Nov 1915
Tantia Mama Tribal Resistance Late 19th Century Not related to Ghadar/1915
Vijay Singh Pathik Peasant Movements (Rajasthan) Early 20th Century Not related to Ghadar/1915 Lahore execution
Maganbhai Patel Less prominent in this context - Not related to Ghadar/1915

Revision Table: Key Events & Figures

Event/Figure Significance Year
Ghadar Party Foundation Formed by Indian immigrants, primarily in the USA and Canada, with the aim of liberating India from British rule. 1913
Ghadar Conspiracy Plan A plan by the Ghadar Party to initiate a nationwide rebellion in India. February 1915
First Lahore Conspiracy Case Trial of Ghadar revolutionaries arrested after the failed conspiracy. 1915-1916
Kartar Singh Sarabha Prominent young Ghadar revolutionary, involved in the 1915 plan. Executed Nov 1915

Additional Information: Ghadar Movement Context

The Ghadar Movement was a significant early 20th-century effort by overseas Indians to overthrow British rule. The movement gained traction among expatriates, particularly Sikhs in North America, who faced discrimination and desired independence for their homeland. The outbreak of World War I in 1914 was seen as an opportune moment to strike against the British Empire. The Ghadarites planned to return to India and incite a rebellion among Indian soldiers.

The planned uprising in February 1915, however, was compromised due to informants, leading to mass arrests. The subsequent trials, including the Lahore Conspiracy Cases, resulted in severe punishments, including executions, life imprisonment, and long jail terms for many Ghadar leaders and activists. Kartar Singh Sarabha's execution at the young age of 19 made him a martyr and an inspiration for future revolutionaries.

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