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Kartar Singh: A Sacrifice Against Imperialism

  Introduction: In the annals of history, certain individuals stand out for their unwavering commitment to principles and their readiness to make the ultimate sacrifice for what they believe in. Kartar Singh Sarabha, a young American defector of Indian origin, is one such figure whose life and death embody the struggle against British imperialism during the early 20th century. Early Life and Radicalization: Born on May 24, 1896, in Sarabha village, Punjab, Kartar Singh grew up in a time when India was under the colonial rule of the British Empire. Witnessing the injustices and exploitation inflicted upon his people, Singh developed a deep-seated resentment towards British imperialism from an early age. His family's experiences with the oppressive policies of the colonial administration fueled his sense of outrage and injustice. Singh's radicalization intensified when he moved to the United States for higher education. Studying at the University of California, Berkeley, he becam