UPSC Prelims 2018
Modern History
He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shrikrishna; stayed in America for some time, and was also elected to the Central Assembly. He was
Explanation
* Lala Lajpat Rai was a prolific writer and wrote several books and articles on various topics. He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji, and Shrikrishna. His writings were influential in shaping the nationalist movement in India. Lala Lajpat Rai was an active member of the Indian National Congress. * Lala Lajpat Rai visited America in 1914 for a lecture tour organized by the Indian Home Rule League. * He was elected to the Central Legislative Assembly in 1923 and even served as its president in 1925.