Acharya Kripalani

A freedom fighter and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi

Ashfaqulla Khan

(1900-1927) Muslim revolutionary and freedom fighter associated with the Kakori Holdup; was hanged by the British

Azad Abdul Kalam

(1888-1958) Indian freedom fighter and a fierce nationalist.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

(1856-1920) Popular as Lokamanya; Leader of Indian freedom and educator; His vision of non-violent struggle was carried out by Mahatma Gandhi [more]

Besant Annie

(1847-1933) An Irish woman who became an staunch supporter of Indian freedom and started Home Rule League; President of Indian National Congress in 1917

Bhagwan Das

(1869-1958) Vedic Scholar and Indian Freedom Fighter.

Bhikaji Cama

(1861-1936) Parsi woman who was an active supporter of India's Freedom Movement; hoisted the first Indian Flag in Germany in 1907 [more]

British Raj

(1858-1947) The period of British rule in India subsequent to 1857 war leading up to the Indian freedom,

Dadhabhai Navaroji

(1825-1917) A great public figure of India before freedom. President of Indian National Congress; educationist and Parsi leader

Indian National Congress

The political movement in India that led to democracy and freedom; a major political force since freedom [more]

Jamanlal Bajaj

(1886-1942) Industrialist and freedom fighter with the Indian National Congress. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi

Jayaprakash Narayan

(1902-1979) Popularly known as JP, he was instrumental in formation of Janata Party, once a formidable political force against Indira Gandhi; Freedom fighter and social reformer

Kakori

A town near Lucknow most famous for the decoity conducted by freedom fighters of India.

Kamaladevi Chattopadhyaya

Gandhian freedom fighter and high priestess of Indian culture; established numerous programs for women in India [more]

Khudiram Bose

A freedom fighter and an associate of Bhagat Singh; bombed the assembly and was hanged by the British

Kripallani Sucheta

(1908-1974) Freedom fighter and wife of Acharya Kripalani. Went on to become the Chief Minister of the state of Uttara Pradesh

Lal Bahadur Shastri

(1904-1966) Indian freedom fighter and leader who advocated Land donations; Prime Minister of India (June 1964-Jan 1966); Gave the nation the slogan Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan [more]

Lala Lajpatrai

(1865-1928) Known as Punjab Kesari (the Lion of Punjab), was a prominent leader and freedom fighter. Was killed by British during a peaceful protest; his death was avenged by Bhagat Singh. [more]

Madanlal Dhingra

A revolutionary who fought for the freedom of India

Malaviya Madana Mohan

(1861-1946) Founder of Hindu Mahasabha and the Banaras Hindu University. Was a prominent leader and freedom fighter.

Menon Vallathol Narayana

(1878-1958) Malayalam poet and freedom fighter; started Kerala Kala Mandalam [more]

Moksha

(Liberation) -- freedom from birth and death. In Hinduism, liberation from the bondage of worldly action is based on detachment and freedom within oneself. The nearest English equivalent is salvation.

Morarji Desai

(1896-1995) Staunch Gandhian, Freedom fighter and a prime minister of India.

Purushottam Das Tandon

(1882-1962) Prominent figure in the Indian Freedom Struggle [more]

Rajguru, Shiv Ram Hari

(1908-1931) Revolutionary activist and freedom fighter; with Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev, was hanged for treason by British

Ramamanohar Lohia

Freedom fighter and socialist leader in India; parliamentarian

Ramaprasad Bismal

A revolutionary who fought for the freedom of India

Sarojini Naidu

(1879-1949) Indian poetess and freedom fighter; went on to become the Governor of Uttara Pradesh. [more]

Subhas Chandra Bose

(1897-1945) One of India's foremost leaders in freedom struggle. A president of Indian National Congress and later, founder of the Indian National Army [more]

Subramanya Bharati

(1881-1921) Great Tamil poet and freedom fighter

Zail Singh

(1916- 1994) President of India during the years 1982-87; a veteran freedom fighter

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