5 Unsung Women Freedom Fighters Of Indian Revolution


Akash Yadav
15-08-2024, 10:15 IST
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    Indian independence is a story of bravery and sacrifices. Thousands of freedom fighters gave their lives to secure the freedom of the country. Yet some freedom fighters are not well recognised. Here is a list of some lesser-known female freedom fighters we must know about. Tap to check!

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Kittur Queen Chennamma

    33 years before the rebellion of 1857, Rani fought the British with an armed army in the southern state of Karnataka and was martyred

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Madam Bhika Ji Cama

    Madam Bhika Ji Cama gave all his wealth to help found an orphanage for young girls. She also travelled to Germany in 1907 to hoist the Indian national flag.

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Aruna Asaf Ali

    Aruna Asaf Ali popularly known as 'The Grand Old Lady' hosted the flag of the Indian National Congress at the Gwalia Tank Ground in Bombay during the Quit India Movement

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Matangini Hazra

    Even after being shot three times during a procession, Mantangini Hazra continued to march forward with the Indian flag during the 1942 movement.

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Kanaklata Barua

    Kanaklata Barua is also known as Birbala. She was an Indian freedom fighter from Assam. He played a leading role in the Quit India Movement in Barangabari in 1942.

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    This piece of information is taken from the book ‘A Brief History of Modern India’ written by Rajiv Ahir.

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