PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
PSC Miscellaneous Prelims 2018
Answer
11 August 1908
Explanation
Khudiram Bose, one of the youngest and most courageous revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement, was hanged on August 11, 1908, in the Muzaffarpur jail. He, along with Prafulla Chaki, threw a bomb at a carriage believed to be carrying Kingsford, the unpopular British magistrate. However, the bomb accidentally killed two British women of the Kennedy family. Following the incident, Prafulla Chaki shot himself, and Khudiram was arrested and sentenced to death at the tender age of 18.
Key Points
- > Khudiram Bose was executed on August 11, 1908.
- > He was only 18 years and 8 months old at the time of his hanging.
- > The incident is famously known as the Muzaffarpur Conspiracy Case (1908).
- > The target of the bomb attack was Douglas Kingsford, a cruel British judge.
- > His partner, Prafulla Chaki, died by suicide to evade arrest.
- > The highly emotional Bengali song 'Ekbar Biday De Ma' was written in his memory.
Additional Information
Notable Executions in the Indian Freedom Struggle
| Revolutionary | Execution Place | Date of Execution | Associated Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khudiram Bose | Muzaffarpur Jail | 11 August 1908 | Muzaffarpur Bombings |
| Bhagat Singh | Lahore Central Jail | 23 March 1931 | Lahore Conspiracy Case |
| Sukhdev | Lahore Central Jail | 23 March 1931 | Lahore Conspiracy Case |
| Surya Sen | Chittagong Jail | 12 January 1934 | Chittagong Armoury Raid |
Memory Tips
- The Date Pattern: 11 August 1908. Think of it as the 11th day of the 8th month in the year '08. (11-08-08).