The document discusses India's struggle for independence from British colonial rule, from the early resistance movements in the 1850s to India finally gaining independence on August 15, 1947. It outlines the key leaders and events in the independence movement, including Gandhi's non-violent civil disobedience campaigns and Nehru's calls for complete independence. It also notes the sacrifices made by ordinary Indians and the author's own parents who suffered imprisonment for their involvement in the independence struggle.