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Behind the Bars: The Untold Story of India’s Revolutionaries in British Jails

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  After the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, the British imperialists took every step to crush any future uprising. To tighten their repressive control, they built prisons and detention camps across India. After the Partition of Bengal in 1905, these facilities became tools to suppress the growing spirit of freedom among Indians. Gallows were set up inside jails, and brutal punishments awaited those who dared to rise. One of the earliest and youngest martyrs, Khudiram Bose , was executed inside Muzaffarpur Jail on 11 August 1908. He was just 19 years old. In 1910 alone, four more brave revolutionaries from Bengal were hanged at Presidency Jail. Arrests followed across Bengal, with many revolutionaries deported to the dreaded Cellular Jail in Andaman , known for its torturous conditions.

The Iron Pen of Justice: How Ambedkar Wrote a New India

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Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar is more than just a name in Indian history—he stands for resistance, equality, and justice. He was born during British rule in a poor Mahar family, which was seen as "untouchable" in the caste system. People from the Mahar community were treated badly and kept away from basic rights. Because of this, Ambedkar faced discrimination from a young age. These painful experiences gave him the strength and reason to fight against the unfair caste system for the rest of his life. He proved that with education, self-respect, and courage, anything is possible. At a time when caste and inequality ruled society, Ambedkar became the voice of hope for millions of oppressed people. His work was not just about politics—he helped rebuild India on the ideas of justice and fairness for all.