Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (Veer Savarkar)

Subject :History

Who was Veer Savarkar:

He was a freedom fighter, politician, lawyer, writer, social reformer, and institutor of Hindutva ideology
He was popularly known as Swatantryaveer Savarkar,
Born in a Hindu Marathi family in Nashik, Maharashtra on May 28, 1883.
He died on 26th February 1966 due to fasting on his own wish of death.
Savarkar was influenced by the life and thinking of Italian Nationalist leader, Giuseppe Mazzini. During his stay in London, Savarkar translated Mazzini’s biography in Marathi.

What are some related Organisations of Veer Savarkar:

He founded a secret society called Abhinav Bharat Society in Pune
Went to the United Kingdom and was involved with organizations such as India House and the Free India Society.
He was the president of Hindu Mahasabha from 1937 to 1943.
Formed a youth organization Mitra Mela.
He joined Tilak’s Swaraj Party.
He started one of the most powerful social reform movements against untouchability in India He built the Patit Pavan Mandir in the Ratnagiri district to allow entry to all Hindus, including Dalits.

What are the some works of Veer Savarkar: