This document summarizes a book about the life of Bhagat Singh. It describes Singh's revolutionary career and execution. It notes that the book covers Singh's life from birth until his hanging, examining the events and people that influenced him. The writing style uses couplets and narratives, and directly quotes conversations. The book aims to provide insight into Singh's vision, values, and perception of India's future.
2. Kuldip Nayar
Kuldip Nayar is a veteran journalist, writer
and human rights activist. He has been
India's Commissioner to U.K. in 1990 and a
Rajya Sabha M.P. in 1997
3. Content of Book
Matter of books revolves around the Legend Bhagat Singh and all
the events related to him which ignited or motivated him for
revolution.
Pain, Pride, Honour of Legends family and relatives has been
mentioned with due respect.
Impact of the young leader on the masses has been depicted.
In majority of the part of book Bhagat Singh is condemned for
use of violence.
Also the contrast between Mahatma Gandhi and Bhagat Singh
has been drawn in most of the parts.
4. 1907- Birth of Bhagat Singh, A time when Indian freedom
struggle was beginning to flag.
Studied in D.A.V High School
In 1919, at the age of 12, Bhagat Singh visited the site of
the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
In 1923, Singh joined the National College in
Lahore.
5. Revolutionary Career
• Lala Lajpat Rai's death • Trial and execution
and murder of Saunders
• Hunger strike and
• Dramatic Escape Lahore conspiracy
case
• Assembly bomb
throwing incident • Execution
• Assembly bomb case
trial
Shaheed Sardar
6. In the words of Subhash Chandra Bose:
"Bhagat Singh had become the symbol of
the new awakening among the
youths ...".
Nehru acknowledged that the popularity
of Singh was leading to a new national
awakening….
7. STYLE OF WRITING
β Content of book is simple has some really good facts.
β Use of Couplet, Ashars enhances book reading experience
β Majorly direct and narrative.
β Conversations quoted as such with
minimal grammatical changes.
8. THEME
An insight into the life and values of Bhagat Singh.
His vision and dreams.
Management, Honesty and Humility.
His perception of Future INDIA
Foresightedness of Shaheed Sardar Bhagat Singh
9. Most Prominent Characters
β Kuldip Nayar
β Chandra Shekhar Azad
β Shaheed Sardar Bhagat
Singh
β Rajguru
β Sukhdev
Some Importants mentions
in the book:
β Chabhil Dass
β Lala Lajpat Rai
β Mahatma Gandhi
β Jawahar Lal Nehru
10. CRITICISM
β This book can be viewed as a Critical Evaluation of Bhagat
Singh’s Life
β Author tends to get off the beat at times
β In Book “Life and Trial of Bhagat Singh” authors focuses on
various other aspects too.
11. SUMMARY
Instances when author visited Pakistan have been mentioned
where the legend was hanged to death.
The written material covers almost all the phases and events of the
Legend’s life.
Starting from birth when his Grandfather dedicated him in the
service of nation to his being active in freedom struggle, all spheres
have been covered effectively.
Book puts light on the ways adopted by Bhagat Singh and outcomes
from them.
Towards the end the unity amongst all the revolutionaries has been
written beautifully.
12. LEARNINGS
β Spirit to serve nation is commendable
β Human relation skills of Bhagat Singh were remarkable that is
why he was able to make a mark in the history.
β His oratory talents can be looked upon by our generation to
outshine the world,
β Leadership qualities can be idealized by the modern era.
β Decision Making abilities helped him move forward with great
zeal.
β His ability to choose a right person for allocating and delegating
of task was very much appraised.
13. And the Most
important
learning which
must be grasped
by all of us