what was the maniktala secret society give a detailed answer
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In Bengal there was a militant revolutionary organisation known as Anushilan Samiti. It believed in using extreme and violent methods for the independence of India.
Maniktala Secret Society, a secret revolutionary organisation developed from the Anushilan Samiti. The organisation was lead by Barin Ghosh, the brother of revolutioary leader Aurobindo Ghosh. It was operated from the underground conspiratorial center at Maniktala area of Calcutta. The organisation believed in armed struggle. It challenged the British rule by engaging in political assassinations, bombings and politically motivated violence. It had links with all the secret organisations of the country. It weakened after its leaders were arrested and sentenced to jail in Alipore Bombing Conspiracy in 1908.
Modern India's first terrorist group was named as Maniktala secret society.
The society was well-organized and was fighting for clear political aim. One of the founders of this Society was Sri Aurobindo Ghosh. The society was based in Calcutta Anushilan Samiti and was demanding for complete independence from the British rule.
Apart from its own management, it also influenced the development of such other societies. The main motto of members of this society was complete independence.