About Khudiram Bose Birthplace Memorial
Khudiram Bose Birthplace Memorial is a preserved ancestral house and memorial museum located in Mohobani village, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. It marks the birthplace of revolutionary freedom fighter Khudiram Bose (1889-1908). The site includes his birth hut, a statue, photographs and memorabilia documenting his early life and role in the Indian independence movement. Maintained as a heritage memorial, it attracts visitors interested in history and patriotic heritage near Midnapore town.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small rural memorial complex centered on the preserved mud-walled birth hut of Khudiram Bose in Mohobani village. The site includes a bust/statue of the martyr, display rooms with photographs, documents and personal memorabilia, and informative plaques about his life. The surroundings are quiet and village-like with open grounds. Visitors can walk through the house, view exhibits and pay respects in a simple, educational setting focused on independence history.
Key highlights
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Preserved ancestral birth hut of Khudiram Bose
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Bust and statue of Khudiram Bose in the memorial premises
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Museum displays with photographs, letters and memorabilia
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Informative plaques detailing early life and revolutionary activities
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Quiet rural village setting near Midnapore
History of Khudiram Bose Birthplace Memorial
The memorial marks the birthplace of Khudiram Bose, born on 3 December 1889 at Mohobani (then Habibpur) in undivided Midnapore district. He became one of the youngest revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement and was executed on 11 August 1908 at age 18 for his role in the Muzaffarpur bombing. The house has been preserved as a memorial to commemorate his life, sacrifice and contribution to the freedom struggle.
Culture & Context
The site is revered as a patriotic shrine in West Bengal, honoring a national martyr and inspiring remembrance of the revolutionary movement. It holds cultural importance for educational visits, commemorative events on his birth and martyrdom anniversaries, and as a symbol of youth sacrifice in India's independence history.
Route
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