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Fight for Freedom: India’s Valiant Women Freedom Fighters

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History speaks of the courage of countless women freedom fighters, who made immense contributions during the freedom struggle. 
 

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Sarojini Naidu

Sarojini Naidu assumed the leadership in the Khilafat movement, making significant contributions to freedom struggle. She was also famously known as the ‘Nightingale of India.’
 

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Matangini Hazra

Matangini Hazra actively took part in the Quit India Movement & Non-Cooperation Movement. During a procession, even after being shot 3 times, she continued shouting Vande Mataram.
 

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Aruna Asif Ali

Fondly referred to as ‘The Grand Old Lady,' she gained prominence for hoisting the Indian National Congress flag at the Gowalia Tank ground in Bombay during the Quit India Movement
 

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Durga Bhabhi

Durgawati Devi, also known as Durga Bhabi, played a crucial role in the freedom struggle. During a time, when resources were scarce, she acquired the skill of making bombs. 
 

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Kalpana Dutta

Kalpana Dutta transported explosive materials and weapons from Calcutta. She often dressed as a man to deceive the British officials, while working for her country. 
 

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Lakshmi Sehgal

Lakshmi Sehgal was a part of the Indian National Army founded by Subhash Chandra Bose. She led the army with courage and determination. 
 

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Pritilata Waddedar

Pritilata Waddedar was a dedicated nationalist revolutionary from Bengal. She played a significant role in the 1932 attack on the European Club in Chittagong. 
 

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Begum Hazrat Mahal

Begum Hazrat Mahal played a pivotal role in the first war of independence. She holds the distinction of being the first woman to actively join the revolution in 1857. 
 

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Rani Lakshmi Bai

Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi is considered the first woman revolutionary in the country. She made history by courageously fighting hundreds of British soldiers.

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