In the 68th year of Indias Independence let us remember all the brave women who fought for our countries independence

1. 10 GREATEST
WOMEN FREEDOM FIGHTERS OF INDIA
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Disclaimer: The names are listed in alphabetical order and does not have any relevance on the importance of the person or the time period in which they lived

2. ARUNA ASIF ALI
The time when women education was not
at all prevalent in the society, Aruna Asaf
Ali was a graduate and a teacher in
Calcutta at that period. Married to Asaf Ali,
she became a member of congress party
and led many agitations and protest. She
was taken as prisoner many a times but
her will power did not allow her to
withdraw. She held a hunger strike in Tihar
Jail and the episode did become
remarkable in the history of freedom
struggle. Even her contribution during the
Quit India Movement was also notable as
she fought for the country from
underground. For her bravery and heroic
activities, Aruna Ali was rewarded with
Bharat Ratna Award and also she earned
the title of “Grand old Lady of India.”

3. BEGUM HAZRAT MAHAL
The most gorgeous and charming Begum
of Avadh, in the absence of her husband
took the charge of the entire region of
Avadh and got freedom from the hands of
the British. Isn’t it unbelievable? Yes such
dynamic personalities existed during those
times and struggled immensely for us.
Begum Hazrat Mahal also rescued
Lucknow from the hands of the aliens in
the first attempt but ultimately she had to
give up and take refuge to Nepal when
British re-captured Lucknow. The British
government tried to pursue Begum through
money, status and many other ways but
they failed to move her a bit from her
dignity and patriotism. Indian Government
issued a commemorative stamp in order to
pay respect to the brave soul.

4. INDIRA GANDHI
Indira Gandhi, is the most remarkable
Indian woman who is the prime focus in the
history of India. From her very early years
she was the active participant in the
National liberation movement. In 1930 she
trained the children to act against the
British rule and established the Vanar
Sena, the children brigade. Due to her
immense intelligence and stamina, she
was elected as the Prime Minister of India.
Her contribution in the field of economic
and political development of the country is
magnificent. She was dead against of
Communism and all types of religious
fundamentalism. In the field of politics and
struggle, Indira Gandhi’s name is found in
Golden letters on every page of History.

5. KAMALA NEHRU
Kamala Nehru, also known as “The Delhi
Beauty,” was a highly patriotic and sincere
woman whose main aim was to promote
the status of woman in the society and
bringing back peace in her country. Her
best days were spent in jail and thus it
proves how much she was affectionate for
her motherland. She tried to sustain
Swadeshi Movement and made bonfire of
the imported goods. Her courage was seen
when she organised a group of young
women and held a program of picketing the
shops which sold liquors and foreign
goods.She was greatly inspired by the
ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and spent huge
number of days in Gandhiji’s Ashram with
Mrs. Kasturba Gandhi.

6. KASTURBA GANDHI
Do you remember famous women
Satyagraha movement? Kasturba Gandhi,
affectionately known as “Ba” was the
leader of this famous movement. She was
the honorable wife of Mahatma Gandhi and
the way she supported every step of her
husband was indeed commendable. From
Champaran movement to Quit India
Movement Kasturba Gandhi struggled
shoulder to shoulder with her husband.
She led the growth of women education
and tried to abolish the class differences
and also taught hygiene and discipline to
children. She had to undergo imprisonment
many number of times but she sustained
her courage boldly. Kasturba Gandhi like a
true patriotic worrier died in the arms of her
husband in Jail.

7. MADAM BHIKAJI CAMA
Are we not proud of the beauty and
serenity our India’s Flag holds? Yes we
definitely are and we are indebted to the
Great Madam Cama who designed the Tri-
color for free India. Isn’t it amazing?
Madam Cama is also regarded as an
epitome for she was the first woman who
hoisted India’s Flag in a foreign country in
order to shed light on India’s distress. Can
we ever imagine a woman playing such a
bold performance? Elegance and
patriotism enabled her to move out of her
house to fight for her own country. Salute
to this glorious personality.

8. RANI LAXMI BAI
What comes to our mind immediately when
we come across the word “BRAVE”? It’s
certainly Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi who
stands as an epitome for all the
generations ahead. Dressed in a man’s
attire the young woman proved that there
is no gender issues when it comes to will
power and courage. Owing to the system
of Doctrine of Lapse, Rani of Jhansi was
not considered as the heir of her own
region and thus Jhansi was annexed by
the British. This enraged the young
princess and she held her troops against
the rebellious aliens. She fought her
enemy till the last breath and died like a
brave worrier. Have we ever found any
enemy praising for their opposition? Yes, in
the case of Rani Laxmi Bai, even the
British could not help but admired her
sparkling courage and bravery.

9. SAROJINI NAIDU
Sharp oratory skill and fearless attitude is
what required gaining status of a leader
and Sarojini Naidu was carefully engraved
with such brilliance. She was a powerful
figure in the Civil Disobedience movement
and struggled hard with Mahatma Gandhi.
She accepted imprisonment proudly and
immersed herself in the activities such as
women education and Hindu Muslim
equality. Her famous achievements were
Satyagraha Movement, Khilafat movement,
The Rowlett Act and the Montagu
Chelmsford Reform through which she
earned huge glory and respect worldwide.
She was so brave and honest that no
attacks of the aliens did terrorize her. She
spared her entire life for the cause of he
own country.

10. SUCHETA KRIPLANI
The extra- ordinary brilliant Bengali Lady of
Ambala proved her strength and will while
working in close association with Mahatma
Gandhi to bring freedom to our country.
Mrs Sucheta Kriplani had immense
contribution to the nation during the Quit
India Movement. Due to her exceptional
talent, she was assigned the prestigious
position as the first woman chief minister of
U.P. Not only the first chief minister of U.P
but also she was the first woman to be
elected as the chief minister of any of the
state in India. She was the true mother of
the victims of atrocities and thus leaving
behind her own health and family,
immersed herself in helping others and
bringing peace

11. VIJAYLAXMI PANDIT
Vijaylaxmi Pandit, the great woman who
hugged imprisonment smiling and boldly
several times for her country and
compatriots. She was the sister of
Jawaharlal Nehru and thus possessing the
patriotic blood, she strongly held the Quit
India Movement and Non Cooperation
movement in the country. Her courage
made her get elected as the first female
president in United Nation General
Assembly. She was a dynamic personality
who tried to abolish caste barrier and
outdated custom and tried hard to bring
woman empowerment in the country.