Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was born in 1883 and spent the rest of his life as a dedicated activist and Indian revolutionary. He established the Abhinav Bharat Society and the Free India Society. Swatantryaveer Savarkar was his given name. As a writer, he also penned a piece named 'The Indian War of Independence,'' which provided wonderful information about the 1857 Indian revolt.

Born: 28 May 1883, Bhagur

Died: 26 February 1966, Mumbai

Party: Hindu Mahasabha

Education: City Law School (1909), Fergusson College (1902-1905), Wilson College, Mumbai, Mumbai University