By: Rahul M | August 15, 2025
Independence Day is celebrated not only for the freedom but also in remeberance of those who fought for it
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Amongst many freedom fighters, these women stood out for their bold and brave stands for India's Freedom
Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi – Heroine of the 1857 revolt, remembered for her unmatched bravery in defending Jhansi against British troops
Sarojini Naidu – “Nightingale of India,” poet, political leader, and active participant in the Civil Disobedience and Quit India movements
Savitribai Phule – Social reformer and pioneer of women’s education, who challenged both colonial rule and caste-based oppression
Aruna Asaf Ali – Known as the “Grand Old Lady of the Independence Movement,” she famously hoisted the tricolour at Gowalia Tank Maidan in 1942
Bhikaji Cama – Revolutionary who hoisted the first version of India’s national flag at Stuttgart, Germany, in 1907
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