Bhagat Singh Sukhdev Rajguru

Bhagat Singh Sukhdev Rajguru (Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar) were three prominent Indian revolutionary freedom fighters who were hanged by the British on March 23, 1931 ^[1] for their role in the Lahore Conspiracy Case.

Bhagat Singh (left), Sukhdev (center), and Rajguru

They were executed for their involvement in the assassination of British police officer John Saunders, an act of revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai. The day of their martyrdom, March 23rd, is observed as Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs' Day) in India to honor their sacrifice for the country's freedom. ^{[2] [3]}

Trio Events

Lahore Conspiracy Case

Lahore conspiracy case poster 9 October 1930

The trio was tried and sentenced to death in the Lahore Conspiracy Case.^{[ citation needed ]}

Saunders' Assassination

They were involved in the shooting of British police officer John Saunders in 1928 to avenge the death of Lala Lajpat Rai. ^[4]

23 March Martyrs' Day

The anniversary of the deaths of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru on 23 March 1931, in Lahore, is recognised as a Martyrs' Day. ^{[5] [6] [7] [8]}

The Hussainiwala National Martyrs Memorial

See also: Hussainiwala National Martyrs Memorial

The Hussainiwala National Martyrs Memorial is a powerful tribute to Indian freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru, located in the village of Hussainiwala in Punjab.

Statues of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

National Martyrs Memorial for Sukhdev, Bhagat Singh and Rajguru

The memorial stands on the banks of the Sutlej River, marking the spot where the three revolutionaries were secretly and unceremoniously cremated by British authorities after their execution on March 23, 1931. ^{[9] [10]}

Films and television

• 2002: 23rd March 1931: Shaheed ; and The Legend of Bhagat Singh – in which Singh was portrayed by Sonu Sood, Bobby Deol and Ajay Devgn respectively. ^{[11] [12]}

See also

• India portal

• Category:Indian revolutionaries

References

1. "Shaheed Diwas: भगत सिंह, सुखदेव और राजगुरु से डरते थे अंग्रेज, तीनों हंसते-हंसते चढ़ गए थे फांसी; 23 मार्च को हुई थी इतिहास की सबसे बड़ी घटना - Shaheed Diwas Bhagat Singh Sukhdev and Rajguru were hanged by the British on 23 March". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2025-10-01.
2. Admin, Site (2025-03-23). "Nation Remembers Bhagat Singh, Rajguru & Sukhdev on Martyrs' Day; PM Modi Pays Tribute -". Archived from the original on 2025-06-02. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
3. "Shaheed Diwas: India Remembers Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
4. "लाहौर के वकील को मिली 1928 सॉन्डर्स मर्डर केस की FIR, इसमें भगत सिंह, राजगुरु और सुखदेव नहीं थे आरोपी". Jansatta (in Hindi). 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
5. "The muffled voice of rebellion". The Statesman . 29 March 2009. Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
6. "Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas: History behind the 7 Martyrs' Days celebrated in India". India Today.
7. "Martyr's Day (Shaheed Diwas) 2023: Date, History, Significance and Why is it Celebrated in India". Jagranjosh.com. 30 January 2022.
8. "Shaheed Diwas: What led to the hanging of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev". Hindustan Times. 2022-03-23. Retrieved 2025-10-01.
9. District Administration. "The National Martyrs Memorial, Hussainiwala Border". www.ferozepur.nic.in. District Administration, Ferozpur. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
10. Sethi, Shiv (28 December 2019). "Hussainiwala border: Where patriotism flows". The Free Press Journal. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
11. "Dara Singh's best Bollywood moments: Amar Shaheed Bhagat Singh". 12 July 2012. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
12. "Bhagat Singh death anniversary: 7 movies based on the life of Bhagat Singh" . Retrieved 22 March 2018.