About Baba Kanshi Ram
Lived 1882 – 1943 (aged 61). Baba Kanshi Ram was an Indian poet and writer.
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.
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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Who was Baba Kanshi Ram?
Indian poet and activist for independence
When was Baba Kanshi Ram born?
Baba Kanshi Ram was born on 11 July 1882 in Himachal Pradesh.
When did Baba Kanshi Ram die?
Baba Kanshi Ram died on 15 October 1943 in Una, Himachal Pradesh.
What was Baba Kanshi Ram's occupation?
Baba Kanshi Ram was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Baba Kanshi Ram?
Baba Kanshi Ram was Indian.
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