Lala Hardayal: A Revolutionary Scholar Who Took India’s Fight for Freedom Abroad
India’s independence was not the result of a single event or the effort of one leader. It was a long struggle fought by countless men and women, both in India and outside its borders. Among these unsung heroes, Lala Hardayal stands tall. A scholar, philosopher, and revolutionary, he spent much of his life abroad, mobilizing Indians and spreading the message of freedom. As the founder of the Ghadar Party , he gave a global voice to India’s independence movement. This biography explores his journey—from a bright student in Delhi to a revolutionary in America, a thinker in Europe, and finally, a patriot remembered for his lifelong dedication to India’s liberation. Early Years in Delhi Lala Hardayal was born on 14 October 1884 in Delhi. His family belonged to a respectable but modest background. His father, Gauri Dayal Mathur, worked as a reader in a government office. Hardayal’s parents valued education, discipline, and character, qualities that left a deep mark on the young boy. H...
