Independence Day 2020: 7 greats of Indian freedom struggle who played the main role in getting freedom

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Independence Day 2020: Lakhs of people have given their sacrifices for the independence of our country. For our freedom fighters, life, family, relationships and feelings were more important than the freedom of our country and for this they did not even flow their lives. Let us study about 7 such great heroes who played a major role in liberating the country.

Independence Day 2020


Independence Day 2020: Millions of people took part in India's freedom struggle, but there were some who emerged with a new symbol or idol. It would not be wrong to say that our freedom fighters sacrificed their lives for freedom and it is because of these people that we are enjoying living in an independent country today.

For our freedom fighters, the freedom of our country was more important than life, family, relationships and feelings. Throughout this battle many personalities emerged, many incidents took place, innumerable people were killed, injured in this amazing revolution. Not everyone can decide to embrace death for their country, for their honor and prestige! Come, through this article, we will study about 10 great heroes who played a major role in attaining independence.

1. Mangal Pandey

Mangal Pandey

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Born: 19 July 1827
Place of Birth: Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
Died: 8 April 1857
Place of Death: Barrackpore, West Bengal

Mangal Pandey was born in a Brahmin family in Nagwa, a village in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh. Her father's name was 'Diwakar Pandey' and mother's name was 'Abhay Rani'. He joined the army of the British East India Company in 1849 at the age of 22. He was a foot soldier of the "34th Bengal Native Infantry" in the military cantonment of Barrackpore. It is here that new cartridges were used in cows and pig fat rifles. Due to which the anger of the soldiers increased and as a result Mangal Pandey refused to use the 'new cartridge' on 9 February 1857. On March 29, 1857, British officer Major Hussein began snatching his rifle from Bhagat Singh and then killed Husson. And killed British officer Lieutenant Bob. For this reason, he was hanged on 8 April 1857. Soon after the death of Mangal Pandey, the first freedom struggle started, called the Revolt of 1857.

2. Bhagat Singh

Bhagat Singh

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Birth: 28 September 1907
Place of Birth: Banga, Punjab, Lailpur District
Died: 23 March 1931
Place of death: hanging in Lahore jail

Shaheed Bhagat Singh was a resident of Punjab. His father's name was 'Kishan Singh' and mother's name was 'Vidyavati'. Do you know that he was the youngest freedom fighter of India. He was just 23 years old when he embraced Fassi for his country. Anarchist and Marxist ideologies had great influence on Bhagat Singh. The death of Lala Lajpat Rai encouraged him to fight against the British. He avenges this by killing British officer John Saunders. Bhagat Singh along with Batukeshwar Dutt shouted revolutionary slogans while throwing bombs in the Central Assembly or Vidhan Sabha. He was tried for 'Lahore Conspiracy' and Bhagat Singh was hanged on the night of 23 March 1931.

3. Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi

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Born: October 2, 1869
Place of Birth: Porbandar, Kathiawad Agency (now Gujarat)
Died: 30 January 1948
Place of death: New Delhi

Mahatma Gandhi is also called the national father and Bapu ji. His father's name was 'Karamchandra Gandhi' and mother's name was 'Putlibai'. Mahatma Gandhi is considered to be one of the great freedom fighters of India as well as one of the few to change the world. He propagated values ​​like simple living and high thinking. His principles were truth, non-violence and nationalism. Gandhi led the Satyagraha, the movement against violence, which eventually laid the foundation for India's independence. His life-long activities include opposing land tax and discriminating against farmers and laborers. He continued the fight against untouchability till the end of his life. He was assassinated by Nathuram Godse in New Delhi on January 30, 1948.
There is no denying that the way Mahatma Gandhi forced the British to leave India on the path of satyagraha, peace and non-violence, there is no other example of this anywhere in world history.

4. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Born: 14 November 1889
Place of Birth: Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Died: May 27, 1964
Place of death: Delhi

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru is also known as Chacha Nehru and Panditji. His father's name was' Pt. Was. Motilal Nehru 'and mother's name was' Mrs Swaroop Rani'. He fought with full force for Indian independence, becoming part of the non-cooperation movement with Mahatma Gandhi. In fact, he was a barrister and a central figure in Indian politics. He later became the President of the National Congress. He later joined Gandhiji's Civil Disobedience Movement with the same conviction and determination. Indians fought for independence for 35 years and were jailed for about 9 years. From 15 August 1947 to 27 May 1964, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of India. He is also known as the architect of modern India.

5. Chandrasekhar Azad

Chandrasekhar Azad

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Birth: 23 July 1906
Place of Birth: Bhabra, Alirajpur, Madhya Pradesh
Died: 2 27 February 1931
Place of death: Alfred Park, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

His full name was Pandit Chandrasekhar Tiwari and was also called Azad. His father's name was 'Pandit Sitaram Tiwari' and mother's name was 'Jagrani Devi'. He went to Benaras at the age of 14 and studied in a Sanskrit school. At the same time, he also contributed to the law-breaking movement. He was a great Indian revolutionary. His fierce patriotism and courage inspired the people of his generation to participate in the freedom struggle. Let us tell you that Chandrasekhar was an adviser to Azad Bhagat Singh and is considered one of the greatest revolutionaries of India.
In the years 1920-21, he was associated with Gandhiji's non-cooperation movement, Indian revolutionaries, Kakori train robbery (1926), Viceroy's attempt to blow up the train (1926), firing on Saunders to avenge the death of Lala Lajpat Rai. Gai (1928)), together with Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru, formed the Hindustan Socialist Republic. When he went to jail there, he called his name 'Azad', father's name to freedom 'and there jail'. He died on 27 February 1931 in Alfred Park, Allahabad.

6. Subhash Chandra Bose
Subhash Chandra Bose

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Birth: 23 January 1: 97
Place of Birth: Cuttack (Odisha)
Died: 18 August 1945

Subhash Chandra Bose, also known as Netaji, was an Indian nationalist who fought against the British during World War II. His father's name was 'Jankinath Bose' and mother's name was 'Prabhati'. By the end of 1920, he was considered a prominent leader of the National Youth Congress and in 1938 and 1939 he also became the President of the Indian National Congress. He founded a party called Forward Bloc (1939– 1940). During World War II, the Indian National Army formed the "Azad Hind Fauj" with the help of Japan against the British. On 05 July 1943, Subhash Chandra Bose chanted "Delhi Chalo", addressing the army by becoming the "Supreme Commander" in front of the Town Hall in Singapore. On 18 August 1945, Netaji is said to have died in an air crash near Taiwan while on his way to Tokyo (Japan), but his body was not found, so his death is still a mystery.

7. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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Birth: 23 July 1: 58
Place of Birth: Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
Died: 1 August 1920
Place of death: Mumbai

His full name was Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. His father's name was 'Sri Gangadhar Ramachandra Tilak' and mother's name was 'Parvatibai'. He was a prominent leader, social reformer and freedom fighter of India. Do you know that it was the first leader of India to demand full Swaraj. During the freedom movement, his slogan  "swaraj is my birthright and I will take it" 'inspires millions of Indians. British authorities called him the 'father of unrest'. He was given the title of 'Lokmanya', which literary means 'honored by the people'.

His articles published in Kesari reveal that he went to jail several times. Lokmanya Tilak started organizing Ganesh Utsav and Shivaji Utsav throughout the week to complete the public awareness program. Through these festivals, the courage of the people to fight against the patriotism and injustice of the English was filled. He died on 1 August 1920 in Mumbai.

These were the 7 great heroes who played the lead roles and contributed to the freedom struggle.


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