He wrote biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Shrikrishna; stayed in America for some time; and was also elected to the Central Assembly. He was
- AAurobindo Ghosh
- BBipin Chandra Pal
- CLala Lajpat RaiCorrect
- DMotilal Nehru
Explanation
The description accurately points to Lala Lajpat Rai. He was a prominent Indian nationalist, writer, and freedom fighter, famously known as 'Punjab Kesari'.
He authored several biographies, including those of Giuseppe Mazzini and Giuseppe Garibaldi (Italian revolutionaries), Shivaji, and Shrikrishna. He stayed in America for a significant period (from 1914 to 1920), where he founded the Indian Home Rule League of America. Upon his return to India, he played an active role in politics and was also elected to the Central Legislative Assembly. These distinct biographical details confirm that the personality described is Lala Lajpat Rai.
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