A collection of historical incidents related to the life of Chandra Shekhar Azad, 1906-1931, Indian freedom fighter.

Set in British India of the 1920s, Waiting for Swaraj follows the cadence and tempo of the lives of the intrepid revolutionaries of the Hindustan Republican Association and the Hindustan Republican Socialist Association who challenged the British Raj. It seeks to comprehend the revolutionaries' self-conception - what did it mean to be a revolutionary? How did a revolutionary live out the vision of revolution, what was their everyday like, did life in revolution transform an individual, what was their truth and how was it different from that of the others? The book locates the essence of being a revolutionary not just in the spectacular moments when the revolutionaries threw a bomb or carried out a political assassination, but in the everyday conversations, banter, anecdotes, and in the stray fragments of the life in underground. It demonstrates how 'waiting' was the crucible that forged a revolutionary.

What does it take to get the job done? How do you get the men in your unit to do what you say? To follow you into battle and shoot to kill? How you build the confidence that spurs men on to do their job, to stand by their leader and each other? Praise for Small Unit Leadership “Identifies in very specific terms what company grade officers and non-commissioned officers (NCOs) must do to ensure winning in land battle.”—Marine Corps Gazette “Colonel Malone tackles the elusive topic of leadership with a real-world, pragmatic approach. This is not a book of intellectual theorization, but of specific techniques for leading soldiers on and off the battlefield.”—U.S.N.I. Proceedings “The author condenses volumes of psychological studies into a readable and exciting book on practical military leadership.”—ARMOR “Colonel Malone not only provides handy guides on what should be done and how it should be done . . . he also aids the reader in how to know that desired results are being achieved.”—Leatherneck

Chandrashekhar Azad; the great revolutionar y of India; was born on 23rd July ; 1906 in Bhawra village of Alirajpur ; a princely state in Madhya Pradesh. His father’s name was Shri Sitaram Tiwari and mother’s name was Smt. Jagrani Devi. Three sons were born to them before Azad’s birth; but only one son named Sukhdev sur vived. Azad’s parents were very happy with the child’s arrival but were worried because he was very frail at the time of his birth.

Chandrashekhar Azad’s short and chequered life of a revolutionary is remembered in the annals of the history of India’s freedom struggle not merely for his indomitability in the face of odds; but for the human values he cherished. In today’s world; with the edifice of every conceivable value crumbling all around us; Azad’s life offers a paradigm for the redemption of a generation resigned to shallow ideals. Adversity came a dime a dozen to this village youth born to poor parents rich in morality and humaneness. It’s the roots that determine the actions of a person and actions; his destiny.At a time when we seem to be taking our freedom for granted; Azad’s biography is a reminder of the blood and toil that went into securing it. The road to preservation of freedom must be hemmed with respect for what we have; for being fortunate to be able to breathe in free air. The crucial caveat embedded in Azad’s biography is that we face a far greater threat from the enemies within than from enemies without.Chandrashekhar Azad’s short and chequered life of a revolutionary is remembered in the annals of the history of India’s freedom struggle not merely for his indomitability in the face of odds; but for the human values he cherished. In today’s world; with the edifice of every conceivable value crumbling all around us; Azad’s life offers a paradigm for the redemption of a generation resigned to shallow ideals. Adversity came a dime a dozen to this village youth born to poor parents rich in morality and humaneness. It’s the roots that determine the actions of a person and actions; his destiny.At a time when we seem to be taking our freedom for granted; Azad’s biography is a reminder of the blood and toil that went into securing it. The road to preservation of freedom must be hemmed with respect for what we have; for being fortunate to be able to breathe in free air. The crucial caveat embedded in Azad’s biography is that we face a far greater threat from the enemies within than from enemies without. Biography of Chandrashekhar Azad by Bharat Bhushan: "Biography of Chandrashekhar Azad" provides a detailed account of the life of Chandrashekhar Azad, a prominent Indian freedom fighter known for his fearless commitment to the cause of independence. Bharat Bhushan offers insights into Azad's revolutionary journey. Key Aspects of the Book "Biography of Chandrashekhar Azad": Revolutionary Life: Bharat Bhushan chronicles Chandrashekhar Azad's life, from his early involvement in the freedom struggle to his leadership in the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). Political Ideals: The book explores Azad's ideological beliefs and his unwavering dedication to the principles of liberty and justice. Legacy of Bravery: Readers gain an understanding of Chandrashekhar Azad's enduring legacy as a symbol of courage and sacrifice in India's fight for freedom. Bharat Bhushan is an author and historian known for his research on Indian freedom fighters. In "Biography of Chandrashekhar Azad," he provides a comprehensive account of the life and contributions of this iconic revolutionary.