Lost & Found: Contribution of Women in the Independence of India
The history of the Indian Independence Movement will be incomplete without considering the sacrifices of women. They struggled with true heart, fearless-bravery, and suffered numerous tortures, exploitations, and struggles to set us free.
When most of the men's freedom fighters were in jail, the women stepped out and took care of the movement. The list of potential women whose names have gone down in history for their loyalty and undying commitment to the welfare of India is a long one.
It's not about women being at the forefront of the sector now, it's something that's missed out in the pages. Let us explain the position of Indian women who have taken part in the fight for the independence of the nation and have made significant and rich contributions in many ways.
1. Jhansi ki Rani Laxmibai
बुंदेले हरबोलों के मुँह हमने सुनी कहानी थी|
खूब लड़ी मर्दानी वह तो झाँसी वाली रानी थी||
Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi was one of the leaders of the First War of Independence, maintaining her place in history as a brave warrior and a true nationalist. In 1857, with a sword in her hand and a boy tied to her back, she kept fighting against the assaults of the rival rulers.
In 1858, the British forces assaulted Jhansi, but Laxmibai escaped to Kalpi with her son and joined Tatya Tope. They captured Gwalior, but the British regained possession. She fought bravely the war of Kotah-ki-Serai in 1858, clothed in a man's uniform, but fatally shot and dead.
2. Begum Hazrat Mahal
Muhammadi Khanum was a courtesan by occupation and was eventually sold to the King of Awadh.
When the British declined to allow her son, Brijis Qadr, as the ruler of Oudh, she renamed
herself Begum Hazrat Mahal and launched a protest against the British. Not only did she fight
for her country, but she also protested against the British demolition of both mosques and
temples.
3. Kasturba Gandhi
Gandhiji would possibly never have been expected to do what he did without Kasturba Gandhi
and her love and support. She was an immense figure in the lists of women freedom fighters.
Her patriotism and nationalism were clearly apparent even when she lived in South Africa
through her championship of the Phoenix settlement and the lead of Indian workers living
abroad.
4. Sarojini Naidu
Sarojini Naidu was labeled 'The Nightingale of India' and it was through her poetry that she
encouraged many Indians to fight the British and speak up for their rights.
This admirable Cambridge-educated woman was an enthusiastic supporter of Gandhi, strongly
fostered by the non-cooperation movement, was president of the Indian National Congress and
also governor of Uttar Pradesh.
5. Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
The name of Kamladevi Chattopadhyay can not be omitted from the list of prominent female
freedom fighters. In 1923, upon learning of Gandhi's non-cooperation movement, she
immediately abandoned her lovable home in London and headed to India to contribute.
She also established the All India Women's Conference, which advocated constitutional reform,
and was one of the two women in the Salt Satyagraha lead committee.
6. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
While she may not be as popular as her brother, Jawaharlal Nehru, she carries a prestigious
place among those who fought to protect India.
During the independence struggle, she actively participated in politics to try to control the
prosecution of the Indians and was jailed by the Raj on three occasions.
7. Lakshmi Sahgal
It was a conference with Subhash Chandra Bose in Singapore that motivated her to be an
influential member of the Indian National Army and to create a women's division called the
Rani of the Jhansi Regiment. From there on, she couldn't look back as she continued to fight
the British at every possibility she had.
A Big Salute!
The country needs to be reminded that our fight for freedom would not be the same without
women. It is not just memories and identities that history has taught us. It is the direction
forward, the dignity earned, and the endless belief that women are as able to stand up for
themselves, advocating freedom and willingness to spend any price for it.
The list will go on because one woman after the other made her entity a popular mark on the
freedom movement. Nevertheless, as the brilliant stars shone in the fight for independence,
there were also many nameless women who, in their own way, we're dedicated to the
revolution.
Perhaps the Swadeshi movement included the majority of women who selected international
goods. When the men were arrested, the women stood up and completed their unfinished job.
The countless women who lay down their lives at the Jallianwala Bagh, the numerous women
who quietly wiped a tear of pride while the members of their families lost their lives — Women
as supporters, mothers, wives and daughters, and leaders — were an important part of the
independence struggle.
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