Who is popularly known as Azad?

Chandra Shekhar Azad
Chandra Shekhar Azad, popularly known as Azad, was an Indian revolutionary. He was an active member of the Hindustan Republican Association.

How did Chandra Shekhar come to be known as Azad?

Mahatma Gandhi that time launched a Non-Cooperation movement and he joined it. He got his first punishment at an age of 15 years when he was caught by the Britishers and sentenced to 15 whiplashes. After this incident, he assumed the title of Azad and became famous as Chandrashekhar Azad.

Why did Chandrashekhar Azad shot himself when surrounded by the British?

Azad shot himself dead because of his oath to never be captured alive by the British. As long as Azad lived, no one could imprison him.

Who gave information about Chandrashekhar Azad?

The nephew of revolutionary freedom fighter, Chandrasekhar Azad, Sujit Azad, has recently claimed that Jawaharlal Nehru had provided British specific information about his whereabouts which helped them accost him leading to his martyrdom [1].

Where was Chandrashekhar Azad Born answer?

Complete answer: Azad was conceived on 23 July 1906 in Bhabhra (town) as Chandra Shekhar Tiwari, in the present-day Alirajpur area of Madhya Pradesh. His ancestors were from Badarka town close to Kanpur (in present-day Unnao District).

Why did the British police want to capture Chandra Shekhar Azad?

Chandra Shekhar Azad was a terror for the British Police and was on their hit list. So they wanted to capture him.

How Chandrashekhar Azad died Quora?

He shot himself after being surrounded by the police and left with no option of escape after the ammunition was finished. Also it is said that he used to keep a bullet to kill himself in the event of being caught by the British. The Colt pistol of Chandra Shekhar Azad is displayed at the Allahabad Museum.