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Apr 29, 2024 · Learn about the forgotten heroes of India's independence movement, who fought for freedom with valor, bravery, and nonviolence. Explore stories of women, tribal leaders, and young heroes who shaped the Indian culture and values.
- Matangini Hazra
- Begum Hazrat Mahal
- Senapati Bapat
- Aruna Asaf Ali
- Potti Sreeramulu
- Bhikaji Cama
- Tara Rani Srivastava
- Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi
- Peer Ali Khan
- Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
Hazra was part of the Quit India Movement and Non-Cooperation Movement. During one procession, she continued to advance with the Indian flag even after being shot thrice. She kept shouting “Vande Mataram” .
She was a vital part of the 1857 Indian Rebellion. After her husband was exiled, she took charge of Awadh and even seized control of Lucknow during the rebellion. Later, Begum Hazrat had to retreat to Nepal, where she died.
As leader of the Mulshi Satyagraha, he got the title of Senapati. He got the honour of hoisting the Indian flag in Pune for the first time after independence. He had been jailed for public speaking as well as for vandalism, after which he turned himself in because as a satyagrahi, he was not supposed to follow the path of violence.
Few have heard of her, but when she was 33 years old, she gained some prominence as she hoisted the Indian National Congress flag during the Quit India Movement at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay, 1942.
He was an avid supporter and devotee of Mahatma Gandhi. After seeing his dedication towards humanitarian purposes and the nation, Gandhi once said: “If only I have eleven more followers like Sriramulu, I will win freedom in a year.”
Although there are numerous roads and buildings named after her around the country, only few know who she was and what she did. Not only was she a part of the Indian Independence Movement, she was also a figure for gender equality. She donated most of her personal effects to an orphanage for girls. She also unfurled the Indian flag at the Internati...
Along with her husband, she led a procession in front of the Siwan Police Station. Though he was shot, she bandaged his wounds and kept going forward. By the time she returned, he had died. However, her will to go on was stronger still and she continued to fight holding the flag high.
Also known as Kulpati, Munshi was mighty active during India’s freedom movement, especially the Quit India Movement. He was the founder of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. The number of times he was arrested by the British regime showed his dedication and passion for an independent India.
He was one of the initial rebels of India. Khan was part of the 1857 freedom struggle and among the 14 people who were given capital punishment due to their role in the freedom movement. Even still, his work inspired many who followed. But generations later, his name just faded away. (The image is for representational purpose only)
Kamaladevi was the first woman to run for a legislative seat in India and interestingly, she was also the first Indian woman to be arrested by the British regime. She played a very vital role as a social reformer and brought back handicrafts, theatres and handlooms to help in uplifting the socio-economic standard of the Indian women.
- Akarsh Mehrotra
Aug 13, 2021 · Unsung Heroes: 10 lesser-known Indian freedom fighters. India. Times Now Digital. Updated Aug 13, 2021 | 06:07 IST. There are so many freedom fighters of India who contributed to the independence movement but their names faded into the darkness. Representational Image.
Aug 15, 2023 · Learn about the unsung heroes and heroines who contributed to India's freedom struggle, such as Gangu Mehtar, Kanak Lata Barua, Aruna Asaf Ali, and more. Discover their stories, achievements, and sacrifices in this article.
This theme anchors our commemoration initiatives under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. It helps bring alive stories of unsung heroes whose sacrifices have made freedom a reality for us and also revisits the milestones, freedom movements etc. in the historical journey to 15 August, 1947.
Aug 10, 2017 · Unsung heroes of freedom struggle. A look at some of our lesser-known but equally valorous leaders who made a mark in history. Updated - August 10, 2017 04:41 pm IST. Published - August...
Aug 17, 2022 · She is among many unsung heroes of India's freedom struggle whose names, over the years, have sunk into anonymity outside of their home state.
