India's struggle for independence was fueled by numerous courageous women who played pivotal roles in the freedom movement. Here are some of the most notable Women Freedom Fighters of India:
Rani Lakshmibai |
The warrior queen of Jhansi, known for her bravery and leadership during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 . |
Sarojini Naidu |
A renowned poet, freedom fighter, and orator, who was elected as the President of the Indian National Congress in 1925 . |
Aruna Asaf Ali |
A prominent political activist, known as the "Grand Old Lady of the Independence Movement" . |
Kasturba Gandhi |
A social activist and leader of the Women's Satyagraha, who participated in numerous civil actions and protests alongside her husband Mahatma Gandhi . |
Kamala Nehru |
The wife of Jawaharlal Nehru, who played a crucial role in consolidating the No Tax Campaign in the United Provinces . |
Usha Mehta |
A Gandhian and freedom fighter, known for broadcasting the Congress Radio, an underground radio station during the Quit India Movement . |
Annie Besant |
A Britishborn socialist and women's rights activist, who joined the Indian National Congress and was involved in various political and educational activities . |
Madam Bhikaji Cama |
A prominent freedom fighter, who unfolded the first Indian National Flag at the International Socialist Conference in Germany in 1907 . |
Begum Hazrat Mahal |
The Begum of Awadh, who played a major role during India's First War of Independence (185758) . |
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit |
A freedom fighter and politician, who was the daughter of Motilal Nehru and the first woman President of the Congress Party . |
Rani Gaidinliu |
A Naga spiritual leader, who led the Heraka movement in India, a religious revival movement of Nagas . |
Rani Velu Nachiyar |
The Queen of Sivaganga Estate, who was the first queen to fight against the British rule in India . |
Kittur Chennamma |
The Queen of Kittur, who led an armed resistance against the British East India Company in 182329 . |
Avantibai |
The Queen of Ramgarh, who led an army against the British in the battle near the village of Khairi near Mandla . |
Jhalkaribai |
A woman soldier, who played an important role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and was a prominent advisor to Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi. |