Module 9: Ratnakar Press, Muzaffarpur - 'Satyayug' and 'Maa Ki Pukar'

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Subtopic 9.1: A Printing Hub of Revolutionary Literature

The Ratnakar Press in Muzaffarpur became the main centre for printing revolutionary literature in Bihar.

“Satyayug”: A revolutionary journal published from the Ratnakar Press by Purushottam Narayan Nanda, carrying articles on freedom and self-respect.
“Maa Ki Pukar”: A highly influential booklet also printed at the Ratnakar Press, Muzaffarpur. It called on the youth to sacrifice their lives to free Mother India from her chains. Alarmed by its influence, the colonial government declared it seditious and confiscated (banned) it in 1918.

⭐ Key Points

Ratnakar Press, Muzaffarpur: Main printing centre of revolutionary literature in Bihar.
'Satyayug' was published by Purushottam Narayan Nanda from the Ratnakar Press.
'Maa Ki Pukar' booklet was printed at the Ratnakar Press and confiscated by the government in 1918.

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Question 1: Who published the nationalist journal 'Satyayug'?

'Satyayug' was edited and published by Purushottam Narayan Nanda from the Ratnakar Press, Muzaffarpur.

Question 2: The booklet 'Maa Ki Pukar', confiscated by the government in 1918, is associated with which district/press?

'Maa Ki Pukar' was printed at the Ratnakar Press, Muzaffarpur, and confiscated by the government in 1918.

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Where was the Ratnakar Press located?

Muzaffarpur.

Who published 'Satyayug'?

Purushottam Narayan Nanda.

When was 'Maa Ki Pukar' confiscated?

1918.

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