All three pairings are historically accurate nicknames bestowed by the Indian public. L.F. Andrew earned 'Deenabandhu' (friend of the poor) for his social work, Lala Lajpat Rai was called 'Sher-e-Punjab' (Lion of Punjab) for his fearless nationalism, and C.R. Das was known as 'Deshbandhu' (friend of the nation) for his leadership during the Non-Cooperation Movement.