India’s freedom struggle was a long and arduous process that spanned several decades, with the goal of gaining independence from British colonial rule. India’s freedom struggle has a vast and rich history that saw numerous heroes and events contribute to its eventual independence from British rule. Here are 10 lesser-known facts about India’s freedom struggle:
We got our Independence on 15th August 1947.
1. The Rowlatt Satyagraha: Before the more famous Non-Cooperation Movement, there was the Rowlatt Satyagraha in 1919. It was a peaceful protest against the repressive Rowlatt Act, which allowed the British to arrest and imprison Indians without trial. This protest played a significant role in galvanizing support for the independence movement.
2. The Gadhar Party: Formed in 1913 in the United States, the Gadhar Party was a revolutionary organization led mainly by Indian immigrants who advocated for the use of force to overthrow British rule in India. They aimed to stage an armed uprising in India and received support from Indians living abroad.
3. The Indian National Army (INA): During World War II, the Indian National Army, led by Subhas Chandra Bose, fought against the British alongside the Japanese forces in Southeast Asia. The INA was composed of Indian prisoners of war and civilians who sought to liberate India from British rule.
4. The Kakori Train Robbery: In August 1925, a group of revolutionaries led by Ram Prasad Bismil carried out the Kakori Train Robbery to obtain funds for their cause. The robbery took place on a train carrying the British treasury, and it became a significant event in the struggle for independence.
5. The Champaran Satyagraha: Before the more well-known Champaran Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi, Rajkumar Shukla, a poor farmer from Champaran, Bihar, approached Gandhi in 1917 and convinced him to visit Champaran to address the issues faced by the indigo farmers there. This event marked the beginning of Gandhi’s active involvement in India’s freedom struggle.
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6. The Chittagong Armoury Raid: In 1930, a group of revolutionaries led by Surya Sen conducted a daring raid on the Chittagong Armoury in present-day Bangladesh. Although the raid failed to achieve its objective, it inspired many young Indians to join the struggle for independence.
7. The Red Fort Trials: After World War II, the British government held the famous Red Fort Trials in Delhi in 1945–46, where three Indian National Army officers—Shah Nawaz Khan, Gurubaksh Singh Dhillon, and Prem Sahgal—were tried for their involvement in the INA. The public outcry over these trials put immense pressure on the British and furthered the demand for independence.
8. The Cripps Mission: In 1942, Sir Stafford Cripps, a British politician, was sent to India with a proposal to offer limited self-government to India after the war. However, the plan was rejected by Indian political leaders as it did not guarantee full independence.
9. The Tribal Uprisings: Several tribal uprisings, such as the Santhal Rebellion (1855–1856) and the Munda Rebellion (1899–1901), played a significant role in resistance against British rule. These movements were largely localized but demonstrated the discontent and resistance among various communities against colonial oppression.
10. The Role of Women in the Freedom Struggle: While figures like Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi and Sarojini Naidu are well-known, many other women contributed significantly to India’s freedom struggle. Some prominent examples include Matangini Hazra, Kanaklata Barua, and Usha Mehta, who played active roles in various movements and inspired countless others.
These lesser-known facts highlight the diversity, complexity, and depth of India’s freedom struggle, which involved numerous acts of courage, sacrifice, and determination by people from all walks of life.
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