Unsung heroes of independence

 The Indian independence movement was a long and difficult struggle that involved many people who wanted to free India from British rule. While there were many well-known leaders, there were also many unsung heroes who played important roles but are not as well-known.

Alluri Sitarama Raju

One of these unsung heroes was Alluri Sitarama Raju. He led a tribal uprising against British rule in the Andhra region in the early 20th century. Raju was born in 1897 in a village called Pandrangi in the state of Andhra Pradesh. He was against British rule and wanted to fight for his country's freedom. Raju's rebellion started in 1922, and he rallied the tribal communities in the region and led them in a guerrilla war against the British. Raju was very brave and good at fighting, and he was able to hurt the British forces a lot. Unfortunately, Raju's rebellion was short, and he was caught by the British in 1924. He was executed soon after, but his rebellion inspired other uprisings in the region and helped to encourage the Indian independence movement.

Matangini Hazra

Another unsung hero of the independence movement was Matangini Hazra, a peasant leader who fought against British rule in Bengal. Hazra was born in 1870 in a small village in present-day Bangladesh. She was a strong and independent woman who wanted to fight for the rights of her fellow peasants. Hazra was involved in the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in the 1920s. She was good at getting other peasants in the region to protest against British policies. In 1942, Hazra led a protest march against the British authorities and was shot and killed by police. Her death became a rallying cry for the independence movement in Bengal and inspired others to fight for freedom.

Lakshmi Sahgal,

Finally, there was Captain Lakshmi Sahgal, an unsung hero of the Indian National Army. She was born in 1914 in Madhya Pradesh and was a doctor. She joined the Indian National Army during World War II and became a captain. She was in charge of the Rani of Jhansi Regiment, which was an all-female unit. Sahgal was brave and a good leader. She helped the Indian National Army in Burma and India and was important in getting INA prisoners of war released. After the war, Sahgal was still involved in the Indian independence movement and became a political leader in independent India. These three people are only a few examples of the many unsung heroes of the Indian independence movement. Their contributions were very important, even if they are not as well-known as other leaders. They show that lots of people worked together to fight for freedom. Their legacy is still important today.

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Published by lakshay Bhargav