Martyr's Day (Shaheed Diwas) 2023: Date, History, Significance and Why is it Celebrated in India Martyr's Day or Shaheed Diwas is an important observance in India that is held every year on 23rd March to pay tribute to the sacrifice of three brave freedom fighters who laid down their lives for the country's independence. The three revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru were hanged to death on this day in 1931 by the British colonial rulers. History of Shaheed Diwas Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru were leading figures of the Indian freedom movement who were inspired by the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi and the nationalist ideals of the Indian National Congress. However, they were also critical of Gandhi's non-violent approach and believed that a more militant strategy was necessary to overthrow British rule in India. The trio was involved in several acts of revolutionary violence against the British, including the assassinat...