Motilal Verma
Motilal Verma | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1906 |
| Died | 1993 (aged 86–87) |
Motilal Verma (1906–1993) was an Indian political activist who participated in the Indian independence movement.[1]
Personal life
Motilal Verma was born into a wealthy family in 1906 in the Katni District of Madhya Pradesh.[1]
In 1930, Motilal protested against the Great British forces in the Jungle Satyagraha protest started by Mahatma Gandhi. He was imprisoned for six months by the British Raj as punishment, and his family's properties were confiscated.[1]
In 1942, Motilal took part in the Quit India Movement, for which he was again arrested and spent eight months in prison.[1]
He worked with independence movement leaders, including Chandra Shekhar Azad.
Motilal Verma died in 1993 in Katni District.
Legacy
Motilal Verma wrote various books about Indian Revolutionaries such as Rajguru, Batukeshwar Dutt, and Jagrani Devi, the mother of Chandra Shekhar Azad.[2][3][4]
References
- ^ a b c d Verma, Suyash (23 September 2013). "Shri Motilal Verma- A Great Freedom Fighter". desikanoon.co.in. Desi Kanoon. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ Verma, Anil (2008). Ajeya Krantikari Rajguru. Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- ^ Verma, Anil (2011). Batukeshwar Dutt. New Delhi: National Book Trust.
- ^ Verma, Anil. "Hindustan Shahido Ka". Archived from the original on 4 August 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2013.