When was Narayan Apte born and what was his family background?
Narayan Dattatraya Apte was born in 1911 into a Chitpavan Brahmin family. His father, Dattatreya Apte, worked as both a Sanskrit scholar and historian.
Questions about Narayan Apte
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What political party did Narayan Apte join in 1939 and who led it?
The year 1939 marked a turning point when Apte joined the Hindu Mahasabha political party. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar led the organization during the outbreak of the Second World War.
How did Narayan Apte travel to Delhi for the assassination mission on January 20th 1948?
On the 14th of January 1948, Apte and Godse boarded a train traveling from Pune to Mumbai. Three days later they flew to Delhi to begin their mission against Mahatma Gandhi.
Did Narayan Apte fire the weapon that killed Mahatma Gandhi on the 30th of January 1948?
Shots were fired by Nathuram Godse while Apte watched closely from his position. Apte did not fire the weapon himself but participated in the act through proximity.
When was Narayan Apte found guilty of planning the murder of Mahatma Gandhi?
In 1949, the court found him guilty of Gandhi's murder. The verdict confirmed his involvement in the plot despite not pulling the trigger himself.