Jul 1, 2023, 01:51 PM IST

Kittur Chennamma to Lakshmi Sahgal: 10 lesser-known women freedom fighters

Mahipal Chouhan

Female freedom fighters played a crucial role in India's independence struggle.

Kittur Rani Chennamma: She was the first Indian ruler to lead an armed rebellion against the British East India Company. She was outnumbered and arrested, but she is still remembered for leading the revolt against British rule in India

Sucheta Kriplani: Sucheta Kriplani was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and a freedom fighter.

Captain Lakshmi Sahgal: Captain Lakshmi Sahgal was a revolutionary and officer in the Indian National Army (INA) during the Indian independence struggle.

Begum Hazrat Mahal: She was the queen of Awadh and led the revolt against the British East India Company during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Sarojini Naidu: Sarojini Naidu, also known as the "Nightingale of India," was a poet, writer, and freedom fighter. She was a prominent leader in the Indian National Congress 

Aruna Asaf Ali: Aruna Asaf Ali was a prominent freedom fighter known for her participation in the Quit India Movement.

Bhikaiji Cama: Bhikaiji Cama was a prominent independence activist and one of the earliest proponents of complete independence for India.

Rajkumari Amrit Kaur: Rajkumari Amrit Kaur was a social activist and politician who actively participated in the Indian independence movement.