Vinayak Damodar Savarkar established which of the following ?

Correct option is C

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, also known as Veer Savarkar, was a prominent Indian freedom fighter, revolutionary, and social reformer. He founded the revolutionary organization Abhinav Bharat Society in 1904. Initially named Mitra Mela, it was later renamed Abhinav Bharat, inspired by Giuseppe Mazzini’s Young Italy movement. The organization aimed to overthrow British colonial rule in India through armed revolution.

Objectives of Abhinav Bharat:

1. To foster revolutionary activities against the British Raj.
2. To spread nationalist ideas among the youth.
3. To coordinate with other revolutionary groups in India and abroad.

The organization played a significant role in promoting patriotism and organizing revolutionary actions, though it later disbanded in 1952.

Key Points:

1. Savarkar was deeply influenced by European revolutionary movements.
2. Abhinav Bharat was a secret society and was involved in several revolutionary plots.
3. It served as an ideological and operational hub for Indian revolutionaries.

Information Booster:

• India House: A residence in London that served as a base for Indian students and revolutionaries. Though associated with Savarkar, he did not establish it but was a significant figure in its activities.
• Azad Hind Fauj: Founded by Subhas Chandra Bose, it was unrelated to Savarkar’s activities.
• Samagra Savarkar Vangmaya: Refers to the collected works of Savarkar and is not an organization.

Additional Information:

• Savarkar also authored The First War of Independence, highlighting the 1857 revolt as a national struggle against British rule.
• His philosophy of Hindutva has been influential in modern Indian politics.
• Abhinav Bharat Society influenced subsequent revolutionary groups in India.