FREEDOM FIGHTERS OF INDIA

Name : Ashish MishraBranch : Information TechnologySemester : 8th Subject : CPD

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

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. 

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.

Mahatma GandhiBorn 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 GandhiChildren :Harilal Manilal Ramdas Devdas

Parent(s) Putlibai Gandhi (Mother)Karamchand Gandhi (Father)

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.

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.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Born Vallabhai Jhaverbhai Patel31 October 1875Nadiad, Gujarat, Bombay Presidency, British India

Died 15 December 1950 (aged 75)Bombay, Bombay State, India

Honour Deputy Prime Minister of India

Awards Bharat Ratna

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.

Mangal Pandey

Born 19 July 1827Nagwa, 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

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.