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Podcast | Revisiting Bhagat Singh’s Slogan ‘Inquilab Zindabad’

In this episode of Urdunama, learn the meaning of the word ‘Inquilab’ and the context in which it has been used. 

Fabeha Syed
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This Independence Day, know what the word ‘Inquilab’ truly stands for.
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This Independence Day, know what the word ‘Inquilab’ truly stands for.
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Inquilab aayega, raftaar se mayus na ho.

Revolution usually comes into play when reform is desired, to change one’s personal life for the better. On a social level, it addresses oppression and exploitation.

The Quint’s Fabeha Syed discusses with historian Syed Irfan Habib, and Professor Khalid Ashraf, the meaning, context, and historical background of the word ‘Inquilab’. Learn the meaning of 'Inquilab', Poetry of Resistance aka Inquilabi Shayari, and more in this episode of Urdunama.

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Published: 15 Aug 2019,09:34 AM IST

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