Summary: national poet Kundanlal. This was the beginning of the nationalist movement in Maharashtra. Savarkar’s nationalistic ideas and revolutionary spirit inspired many young men to join the movement. The establishment of the Abhinav Bharat Society in 1904 marked a significant step towards militant nationalism in Maharashtra. The society aimed to create a group of dedicated revolutionaries to fight for India’s independence from British rule. Savarkar’s writings, speeches, and ideology played a crucial role in shaping the minds of the youth towards radical activism. The society conducted secret meetings, organized propaganda activities, and worked towards building a network of like-minded individuals committed to the cause of freedom. Savarkar’s concept of Hindutva, a vision of a united Hindu nation, also influenced the nationalist movement in Maharashtra. The execution of revolutionary Damodar Chapekar and his associates for assassinating the British plague commissioner Rand and Lt. Ayerst in Pune in 1897 further fueled the spirit of resistance against colonial rule. Savarkar’s arrest and subsequent trial in the Andaman Islands in the aftermath of the India House conspiracy case did not deter the nationalist fervor in Maharashtra. Despite facing adversity, Savarkar’s militant nationalism continued to inspire a generation of freedom fighters willing to make sacrifices for the cause of India’s independence.