Bagha Jatin

His clarion call – ‘Amra morbo, jagat jagbe’ (We shall die to awaken the nation) , evoked the new spirit of Indian nationalism.

Bagha Jatin, born Jatindranath Mukherjee on December 7, 1879, was a prominent Bengali revolutionary leader in India’s struggle for independence. Known for his immense physical strength and bravery, he earned the moniker “Bagha” (Tiger) after killing a tiger with his bare hands. Jatin was a key figure in the Jugantar party, which aimed to overthrow British rule through armed resistance. Influenced by Swami Vivekananda and Aurobindo Ghosh, he promoted militant nationalism. His efforts culminated in the Balasore encounter in 1915, where he was fatally wounded. Jatin’s legacy endures as a symbol of courage and sacrifice in India’s freedom movement