Category: HistoryPart of speech: nounDifficulty: IntermediateRecommended for ★ UPSC
ਭਗਤ ਸਿੰਘ
/bhagat singh/Roman
English meaning: Bhagat Singh
Definition
A revolutionary freedom fighter (1907-1931) from Lyallpur (now Pakistan's Punjab), who became India's most iconic martyr. Known for his fearless opposition to British rule, he was hanged at 23 years of age along with Sukhdev and Rajguru.
Example
“ਭਗਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਭਾਰਤ ਦੇ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਮਸ਼ਹੂਰ ਸ਼ਹੀਦ ਹਨ।”
In English: “Bhagat Singh is India's most famous martyr.”
Literary Heritage
“ਅੱਜ ਆਖਾਂ ਵਾਰਿਸ ਸ਼ਾਹ ਨੂੰ, ਕਿਤੋਂ ਕਬਰਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਬੋਲ।”
/Ajj ākhāṃ Vāris Śāh nū, kitoṃ kabrāṃ viccoṃ bol./
“Today I call to Waris Shah: speak now from your grave.”
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Language information
- Language
- ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- Punjabi
- Script
- Gurmukhi
- Family
- Indo-Aryan
- Speakers
- 125M