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List Of Freedom Fighters Of India With Contribution

The first war for freedom, the sepoy mutiny in 1857, displayed the early seeds of freedom in the hearts of countless Indian citizens. It paved the way for nationalism and unity of the freedom fighters in India against the British. Mahatma Gandhi proposed non-violent opposition through his Salt March 1930, Quit India Movement 1942 and several other peaceful protests. Leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhas Chandra Bose, and Bhagat Singh brought diverse, intellectual strategies to force the British to leave India. The following is the list of top 10 freedom fighter fighters of India with their names and contribution:...

1. Mahatma Gandhi (2 Oct 1869 to 30 Jan 1948)

Mahatma Gandhi, the “Father of the Nation,” preferred non-violent protest against the British. He studied law at University College, London and moved to South Africa to start his profession as a lawyer. He became a civil rights activist who stood against the discrimination and racial prejudice against Indians in South Africa from 1893 to 1914....

2. Jawaharlal Nehru (14 Nov 1889 to 27 May 1964)

Nehru studied law at the Inner Temple Inn, London. On returning to India, he joined the home rule movement in 1916 and started his protest for freedom. In 1919, Jawaharlal Nehru joined the Indian National Congress and was inspired by Gandhi’s Non-cooperation movement in 1920. He became the leader of the INC (Indian National Congress) in 1929 and framed the Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy, focusing on a secular India....

3. Subhash Chandra Bose (23 Jan 1897 to 18 Aug 1945)

Bose joined the Nationalist Movement led by Gandhiji and Indian National Congress in 1921. He opposed the non-violence attitude against the British and left Indian National Congress in 1939. Bose made wartime alliances with NAZI Germany and Imperial Japan to seek the support of foreign countries to fight against the British. He established “The Indian National Army” with Japanese help in 1942. He inspired people with his slogans like “JaiHind”....

4. Bhagat Singh (28 Sep 1907 to 23 Mar 1931)

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5. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (31 Oct 1875 to 15 Dec 1950)

Patel encouraged Indian Citizens to sign Gandhi’s petition demanding Swaraj and became the secretary of Gujarat Sabha, the Gujarat wing of INC, in 1917. He supported Gandhi’s non-cooperation movement and led it in Gujarat. Patel served as the president of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee from 1920-1945 and as the President of INC in 1931. He also contributed to the Salt March and the Quit India Movement under Gandhiji. Patel was India’s first Home Minister and is known as the iron man of India as he integrated the princely states into an independent country....

6. Rani Lakshmibai (19 Nov 1828 to 18 Jun 1858)

Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi is celebrated as a symbol of bravery and resistance in a woman. Lakshmibai was against the Doctrine of Lapse policy, which forced her to surrender Jhansi to the British and could not make her adopted son the heir. She fought against the British during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, along with the other rebel leaders. In 1858, the British sieged her fort under the army officer Hugh Rose, and she escaped with her son. The British killed her at the Battle of Gwalior....

7. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (11 Nov 1888 to 22 Feb 1958)

Azad established Al-Hilal, an Urdu newspaper, in 1912 and published his views against British policies. He played a crucial role in the Khilafat movement, Hindu-Muslim unity and educational reforms. Azad joined the INC and contributed to the non-cooperation movement, the salt march and the Quit India Movement under Gandhiji. He served as the Congress president from 1940 to 1946 and was the first educational minister of independent India....

8. Bal Gangadhar Tilak (23 July 1856 – 1 Aug 1920)

Tilak joined the INC in 1890 and opposed its moderate attitude. He encouraged the Swadeshi movement and the Boycott movement against the British. Tilak, G. S. Khaparde and Annie Besant founded the All India Home Rule League movement in 1916. He travelled to numerous villages and emphasised the importance of self-rule and unity....

9. Lala Lajpat Rai (28 Jan 1865 – 17 Nov 1928)

Rai founded the Indian Home Rule League of America in New York in 1917. Later, he joined the INC, was elected president in 1920, and led the congress session that launched the non-cooperation movement. He protested against the Simon Commission and gave the famous slogan, “Simon, Go Back!”. He fought against British Colonializations by standing fiercely against the policies of the British government....

10. Annie Besant (1 Oct 1847 – 20 Sep 1933)

Annie Besant, a British socialist and theosophist, became a prominent supporter of Indian self-rule and played a role in the Indian National Congress. She started the All India Home Rule League with Lokmanya TIlak and insisted on the importance of Self-rule for India. She also stood against caste and child marriage in India and worked for Indian Education....

11. Mangal Pandey (July 19, 1827 – April 8, 1857)

Mangal Pandey, born in 1827 in the village of Nagwa, is a revered figure in Indian history, celebrated for his pivotal role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. As a soldier in the British East India Company’s army, he etched his name into the annals of India’s struggle for independence with a defiant act....

12. C. Rajagopalachari – Rajaji (10 Dec 1878 – 25 Dec 1972)

Rajaji joined the Indian National Congress in 1906 and followed the non-violence attitude of Gandhiji from 1920. In 1930, Rajaji organised the Dandi salt march at Vedaranyam in Tamil Nadu. Indian National Congress first came to power in Madras Presidency, and Rajai became the first Premier of the Madras Presidency. He was the last Governor-General of India....

Male Freedom Fighters Of India

The following is the list of some of the most prominent male freedom fighters who made notable contributions to India’s struggle for independence:...

Female Freedom Fighters Of India

The sacrifices of women freedom fighters in India like Rani Lakshmibai, the warrior queen of Jhansi, Sarojini Naidu and Annie Besant proved the determination of Indian women towards a liberal life in India. The following is the list of some of the most prominent female freedom fighters who made notable contribution India’s struggle for independence:...

Muslim Freedom Fighters Of India

The following is the list of Muslim freedom fighters of India contribution and role is notable in the Indian Independence:...

Slogans By Freedom Fighters Of India

The following are the famous slogans given by Indian freedom inspired normal people to rise against the British through outrageous slogans:...

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Unknown Facts About The Freedom Fighters Of India

Prominent leader and scholar, advocated Hindu-Muslim unity and played a crucial role in India’s freedom struggle. Strong advocate of nonviolence, fought for India’s independence from the North-West Frontier Province. Prominent leader in the Khilafat Movement and the Indian National Congress, worked for Muslim rights. Significant figure in the Khilafat Movement and the Indian National Congress, advocated for Muslim rights. Fearless leader in the Revolt of 1857, fought against the British forces for the restoration of the Mughal Empire. Renowned scholar and educationist, actively participated in the Quit India Movement and became the President of India. Prominent politician and freedom fighter, played a significant role in the Quit India Movement and post-independence India’s development. Influential leader and member of the Congress, actively involved in the Non-Cooperation Movement and advocated for Muslim rights. Freedom fighter from Hyderabad, played a vital role in the struggle against the oppressive Nizam’s rule. Revolutionary working from abroad, played an important role in the Ghadar Movement for India’s liberation....

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