Motilal Verma
Motilal Verma | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1906 |
| Died | 1993 (aged 86–87) |
Motilal Verma (1906–1993) was an Indian political activist who participated in the Indian independence movement.[1]
Personal life
Motilal Verma was born in 1906 into a wealthy family in Katni district.[1]
In 1930, Verma protested against British forces during the Jungle Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi. He was imprisoned for six months and his family’s property was confiscated by the British Raj.[1]
In 1942, Verma took part in the Quit India movement, was arrested, and spent eight months in prison.[1]
He worked with independence movement leaders, including Chandra Shekhar Azad.[2]
Verma died in 1993 in Katni district.
Legacy
Motilal Verma wrote various books about Indian revolutionaries such as Rajguru, Batukeshwar Dutt, and Jagrani Devi, the mother of Chandra Shekhar Azad.[3][4][5]
References
- ^ a b c d Verma, Suyash (23 September 2013). "Shri Motilal Verma- A Great Freedom Fighter". desikanoon.co.in. Desi Kanoon. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Indore: Justice Anil Verma to organise exhibition of rare newspapers on 15th August". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
- ^ Verma, Anil (2008). Ajeya Krantikari Rajguru. Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- ^ Verma, Anil (2011). Batukeshwar Dutt. New Delhi: National Book Trust.
- ^ Verma, Anil. "Hindustan Shahido Ka". Archived from the original on 4 August 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2013.