Kakori The Train Robbery that Shook the British Raj is a very interesting book based on true events presented in a very impressive way. This book has been written by Prachi Garg after a lot of research on the subject and this particular incident. There are many specialties in this book. It has been written based on the truths and facts and presented in a very simple way without trying to cover up in any way. In a way, while reading this story it takes its reader through a time machine back in time, we reach that era where the whole incident seems to be happening in front of our eyes. We feel each movement witnessing like a silent spectator. I felt as if I myself was a part of Ram Prasad Bismil's team. This is how I experienced this whole incident in the form of this story.
All the credit for this kind of phenomenal experience goes to its author who has written this story so vividly and vigorously. In this book Kakori The Train Robbery that Shook the British Raj, Ram Prasad Bismil himself is narrating the story of Kakori incident as a remembrance when he was serving his sentence in jail. The story goes something like this. India was ready to sacrifice anything for its independence. Ram Prasad Bismil must have been around 19-20 in those days. He had his own organization in which young boys of his age were involved from all over India. This story also introduces us to the wonderful leadership of Ram Prasad Bismil. Mahatma Gandhi had an incredible impact on the entire country during that period.
While Ram Prasad Bismil's organization was moving forward to fight the British, Gandhi wanted to get India's independence without fighting the British, which was impossible. Somewhere, Gandhi was always under the influence of the British and Nehru. This was the reason when suddenly Gandhi withdrew from the non-cooperation movement and shocked the youth of the whole country. At such a time, Ram Prasad Bismil did not have any suitable direction, mentor, or leader to seek guidance from. He had a great urge to do something significant against British. That's when he planned the Kakori train robbery and executed it successfully. This in itself was a great achievement and a great shock for the British empire.
According to me, this book Kakori The Train Robbery that Shook the British Raj becomes mandatory for all of us to read so that we can understand the spirit of Ram Prasad Bismil and his incredible mental maturity.
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