Discover 10 Overlooked Freedom Fighters Who Deserve Recognition

Fierce revolutionary, led protests against British rule, and sacrificed his life for India's freedom.

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Naga spiritual leader, fought against British colonialism and promoted indigenous rights.

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Brave Gandhian activist, participated in the Quit India Movement and was martyred by British forces.

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Tribal leader, led the Rampa Rebellion against British land policies in Andhra Pradesh.

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Revolutionary socialist, played a significant role in the Kakori Conspiracy against the British.

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Active in the Quit India Movement, she utilized secret radio communications to spread the message of freedom.

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Young freedom fighter from Assam, participated in the Quit India Movement and was martyred by the British.

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Leader of the Hindustan Republican Association, fought against British colonial rule.

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Active in the Salt Satyagraha, she bravely resisted British oppression.

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Tribal leader, led the Munda Rebellion against British exploitation and land policies in Jharkhand.

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10 Unsung Freedom Fighters of India

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Discover 10 Overlooked Freedom Fighters Who Deserve Recognition

Fierce revolutionary, led protests against British rule, and sacrificed his life for India's freedom.

1) Chandrashekhar Azad (1906-1931)

Naga spiritual leader, fought against British colonialism and promoted indigenous rights.

2) Rani Gaidinliu (1915-1993)

Brave Gandhian activist, participated in the Quit India Movement and was martyred by British forces.

3) Matangini Hazra (1870-1942)

Tribal leader, led the Rampa Rebellion against British land policies in Andhra Pradesh.

4) Alluri Sitarama Raju (1897-1924)

Revolutionary socialist, played a significant role in the Kakori Conspiracy against the British.

5) Bhagwati Charan Vohra (1904-1930)

Active in the Quit India Movement, she utilized secret radio communications to spread the message of freedom.

6) Usha Mehta (1920-2000)

Young freedom fighter from Assam, participated in the Quit India Movement and was martyred by the British.

7) Kanaklata Barua (1924-1942)

Leader of the Hindustan Republican Association, fought against British colonial rule.

8) Ram Prasad Bismil (1897-1927)

Active in the Salt Satyagraha, she bravely resisted British oppression.

9) Tara Rani Srivastava (1907-1978)

Tribal leader, led the Munda Rebellion against British exploitation and land policies in Jharkhand.

10) Birsa Munda (1875-1900)

10 Unsung Freedom Fighters of India