Freedom fighters of india

The Great Freedom Fighters of India

1. Freedom Fighters Of India Name : Ashish Mishra Branch : Information Technology Semester : 8 th Subject : CPD

2. Bhagat Singh Born September 1907, Jaranwala Tehsil, Punjab, India Died 23 March 1931 (Age 23), Lahore , Punjab, India Organization Naujawan Bharat Sabha, Kirti Kisan Party, Hindustan Socialist Republican Association Movement Indian Independence movement

3. Bhagat Singh is rightly considered to be the most influential revolutionary during the Independence movement for India. When we think of all the martyrs who gave away their life for the pride and honor of their motherland, we often remember “Shaheed” Bhagat Singh. From seeking revenge on Lala Lajpat Rai’s death and 1929 assembly bomb throwing incident to the 116 days fast in jail, Singh was not a believer in Gandhian ideology of Satyagraha and non-violence. 

4. At the age of 23 Singh was sentenced to death along with Rajguru and Sukhdev while all three of them kissed the rope, put it around their neck themselves and died for the sake of Bharat Mata. Singh’s death proved to be an awakening for the youth of the nation which got committed to make India the Independent India.

5. Mahatma Gandhi Born 2 October 1869 Porbandar,  Died 30 January 1948 (aged 78) New Delhi, Delhi, India Known for Leadership of Indian independence movement, philosophy of Satyagraha, Ahimsa or nonviolence , pacifism Spouse(s) & Children Spouse : Kasturba Gandhi Children : Harilal Manilal Ramdas Devdas Parent(s) Putlibai Gandhi (Mother) Karamchand Gandhi (Father)

6. The man whose picture we see every day on the currency of this country, the Father of the Nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an iconic personality. His gave up everything to make India a free and independent country. Mahatma Gandhi was a believer in non-violence and a man with very strong morals and values.

7. His countless contributions to the country includes his efforts towards easing poverty, expanding women rights, ending untouchability and above all, bringing Swaraj- Self-rule . Gandhi led movement and campaigns like Dandi Salt March, Quit India Movement, Non Cooperation Movement, Satyagraha among many others . If it wasn’t for this old man, India would have continued to live under colonial rule for atleast a few more years.

8. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Born Vallabhai Jhaverbhai Patel 31 October 1875 Nadiad, Gujarat, Bombay Presidency, British India Died 15 December 1950 (aged 75) Bombay, Bombay State, India Honour Deputy Prime Minister of India Awards Bharat Ratna

9. A prominent leader of Indian National Congress, Sardar vallabhbhai Patel played a leading role in India’s struggle for independence. Vallabhbhai Patel took part in Satyagraha and while Mahatma Gandhi was in prison he led the Satyagraha in Nagpur. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel also actively participated in Civil Disobedience Movement and Quit India Movement.

10. Mangal Pandey Born 19 July 1827 Nagwa, Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, India Died 8 April 1857 (aged 29) Barrackpore, Calcutta, West Bengal, India Occupation Sepoy (soldier) in the 34thBengal Native Infantry (BNI) regiment of the British East India Company Known For Mutineer / Indian freedom fighter

11. A soldier in the army of British East India Company, Mangal Pandey was one of the first freedom fighters of India. Pandey was a Sepoy who rose against the British rule during the Great Revolt of 1857 . Mangal Pandey attacked his British officers, revolted against the greased cartridges being used by the British forces and played a pivotal role in the Barrack pore Unrest. Mangal Pandey fought with diligence for the freedom of this country and due to his rebelliousness he was hanged till death in 1857.