Baba Kanshi Ram
Baba Kanshi Ram (11 July 1882 – 15 October 1943) was an Indian poet and activist for independence born in what is now the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
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Baba Kanshi Ram
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- Name
- Baba Kanshi Ram
- Born
- 11 July 1882
- Died
- 15 October 1943
- Birthplace
- Dada Siba, Siba State, British Raj (now Kangra district)
- Place of death
- Una, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Movement
- Independence
- Nationality
- British Raj
- Occupation
- poet · writer
- Languages
- Hindi
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• Name — Baba Kanshi Ram • Born — 11 July 1882 • Died — 15 October 1943 • Other Names — Pahari Gandhi • Birthplace — Dada Siba, Siba State, British Raj (now Kangra district) • Place of death — Una, Himachal Pradesh, India • Movement — Independence • Organization — Indian National Congress
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Independence campaign
The death sentences handed out to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev in 1931 had a great impact on him. He vowed to wear black clothes until India achieved its independence. He adhered to his vow until he died on 15 October 1943 and came to be known affectionately as the Siyahposh Jarnail (The Black General). In 1937, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru awarded him the title of Pahari Gandhi.
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Baba Kanshi Ram is recorded as a citizen of British Raj. Recorded with the occupation writer.
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1882
Baba Kanshi Ram born at Himachal Pradesh.
1943
Baba Kanshi Ram died on 15 October 1943.
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