This is the first time that Sachindra Nath Sanyal’s famous autobiography Bandi Jeevan: Aife inChains has been translated into English.The book is not merely interesting as the personal testimony of a keyeader of the armed resistanceto British colonial rule, but is in itself notable for inspiring several generations of revolutionariesacross India. Indeed, it provides a direct insight into the ideas and personality of a freedom fighterwho inspired and mentored theikes of Bhagat Singh, Rajendraahiri, Chandrashekhar Azad, RamPrasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan and many others.The book is packed with vivid first-hand descriptions of major historical events, theives andmotivations of the remarkable individuals who sacrificed theirives for India, their fears and theirdreams. A must-read first-hand account from the early days of the independence movement.