Madanlal Dhingra was an Indian revolutionary and independence activist known for his assassination of Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie, a British official, in 1909. Born in Amritsar, Punjab, into a wealthy and influential Hindu family, Dhingra received his early education in India before moving to England to pursue mechanical engineering at University College London. While in England, he became deeply involved with the India House, a nationalist organization that promoted Indian independence. Influenced by the writings and speeches of figures like Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Dhingra embraced a radical approach to achieve freedom from British rule.

Dhingra believed that violence was a legitimate tool to resist British oppression and that his actions would inspire others to fight for independence. He meticulously planned the assassination of Curzon Wyllie, who he viewed as a symbol of British imperialism. On July 1, 1909, at a gathering of Indian students in London, Dhingra shot and killed Curzon Wyllie. He was immediately apprehended and subsequently tried for murder. During his trial, Dhingra delivered a powerful statement defending his actions as a form of patriotic resistance against British tyranny. He argued that he was merely retaliating for the injustices inflicted upon the Indian people.

Despite his impassioned defense, Dhingra was found guilty and sentenced to death. He was hanged on August 17, 1909, at Pentonville Prison in London. His actions and subsequent execution sparked controversy, with some hailing him as a martyr and others condemning his use of violence. While his methods remain debated, Madanlal Dhingra is remembered as a fervent nationalist who dedicated his life to the cause of Indian independence, sacrificing himself in the pursuit of freedom from British rule. His legacy continues to be a subject of discussion and interpretation within the context of the Indian independence movement.