📓 Freedom Fighters of India

Posted by Admin Last Updated on Thursday, 27 February 2025 Under General Knowledge History

India's freedom struggle was shaped by numerous brave individuals who fought against British rule. Here are some of the most notable Freedom Fighters of India:

- Mangal Pandey: A key figure in the 1857 Great Rebellion and the Indian Mutiny, also known as India's First War of Independence .
- Mahatma Gandhi: Led several movements, including Champaran Satyagraha, Kheda Satyagraha, and the Quit India Movement, earning him the title "Father of the Nation" .
- Bhagat Singh: A revolutionary who participated in the mistaken murder of a British police officer and conducted a hunger strike in jail, becoming a household name in the Punjab region .
- Rani Lakshmi Bai: The "Rani of Jhansi" who bravely fought against the British during the Revolt of 1857 .
- Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel: Known as the "Iron Man of India" for his exceptional bravery and leadership, playing a crucial role in integrating princely states into the Union of India .
- Subhash Chandra Bose: Founded the Azad Hind Government and the Indian National Army, leading the fight for India's independence from abroad .
- Jawaharlal Nehru: A key figure in the Indian National Congress and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, eventually becoming India's first Prime Minister .
- Chandra Shekhar Azad: Reorganized the Hindustan Republican Association and participated in the non-cooperation movement, earning him a reputation as a fearless freedom fighter.
- Lal Bahadur Shastri: A quiet but active freedom fighter who participated in several movements, including the Salt Satyagraha and the Quit India Movement
- Sarojini Naidu: A prominent figure in the Indian National Congress and a strong advocate for women's rights and education .


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