Lala Lajpat Rai

ModernPoliticianIndia1865 — 1928

Lion of Punjab, died after lathi charge protest.

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Quick Facts

Born

1865

Died

1928

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)36

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)60

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score57.2

Lala Lajpat Rai — Complete Timeline

1928 AD

Protest against Simon CommissionPolitical Action◆ Major

Lala Lajpat Rai led a protest in Lahore against the Simon Commission, which had no Indian members. He was struck by a lathi (baton) charge by British police, sustaining injuries that led to his death.

Indian Independence MovementProtestSimon Commission

Impact: nationaltragic

Death from lathi charge injuriesOther◆ Major

Lala Lajpat Rai died from injuries sustained during the lathi charge at the Simon Commission protest. His death sparked outrage and led to the assassination of police officer Saunders by revolutionaries.

Indian Independence MovementDeathMartyr

Impact: nationaltragic