Women of India's Freedom Struggle

by Vikas Kamat

First Online: January 07, 2006
Page Last Updated: June 13, 2013

Contrary to common belief, the women have India have exhibited great courage, leadership, and bravery in times of need from ancient times. This tradition but blossomed during India's struggle for freedom from British Raj.

Women were integral part of Gandhi's non-violence movement. The fact that there was no material weaponry involved, made women equal, and perhaps even better soldiers. Even the most common and uneducated women sacrificed time and materials  -- volunteering, campaigning, protesting, fasting, and donating to the causes of freedom.

This page lists contributions of many women  towards the Freedom of India.

Women Freedom Fighters of India

Annie Besant Biography of Dr. Annie Besant, founder of ''Home Rule League'', and a great proponent of freedom for India.	Gandhi and Status of Women Article on Gandhi's efforts to involve women in all phases of development, including the struggle for India's freedom.
Woman Who Knew Too Much Biography of a remarkable freedom fighter, social reformer and activist Kamaladevi Chattopadhaya.	Bhikaji Cama and the Indian Tricolor The incredible story of Madam Bhikaji Cama and the first unfurling of India's national flag.

• Vijayalakshmi Pandit
• Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
• Anjali Ammal
• Kasturba Gandhi
• Indira Gandhi

See Also:

• Women of India -- Frequently asked questions and articles on the roles and status of women in India. Includes biographies, topics on Sati, widows, history and artifacts.

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