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  2. Indian independence movement - Wikipedia

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    The Indian independence movement was a series of historic events in South Asia with the ultimate aim of ending British colonial rule. It lasted until 1947, when the Indian Independence Act 1947 was passed. The first nationalistic movement for Indian independence emerged in the Province of Bengal.

  3. Revolutionary movement for Indian independence - Wikipedia

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    The Revolutionary movement for Indian Independence was part of the Indian independence movement comprising the actions of violent underground revolutionary factions. Groups believing in armed revolution against the ruling British fall into this category, as opposed to the generally peaceful civil disobedience movement spearheaded by Mahatma ...

  4. List of Indian independence activists - Wikipedia

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    The Iron man of India, he fought for independence and Unified India into one sovereign Nation . Sarojini Naidu: An activist, she called for independence in her writing and was a major figure of the civil disobedience movement. Shambhu Dutt Sharma: A former British Indian Army officer, he joined the Quit India Movement in 1942. Shivaram Rajguru

  5. Pritilata Waddedar - Wikipedia

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    Pritilata Waddedar (5 May 1911 – 24 September 1932) [1] [2] was an Indian revolutionary nationalist who was influential in the Indian independence movement. [3] [4] After completing her education in Chattogram (formerly Chittagong) and Dhaka (formerly Dacca), she attended Bethune College in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta).

  6. Independence Day (India) - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 26 January 2025. Public holiday celebrated on 15 August "15 August 1947" and "August 15, 1947" redirect here. For other uses, see August 1947 § August 15, 1947 (Friday). The flag of India hoisted at the Red Fort in Delhi ; hoisted flags are a common sight on Independence Day. Observed by India Type ...

  7. Women of the Indian independence movement - Wikipedia

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    An active participant in the Indian independence movement, she is widely remembered for hoisting the Indian National flag at the Gowalia Tank maidan, Bombay during the Quit India Movement in 1942. Post-independence, she remained active in politics, becoming Delhi's first Mayor. [36] Usha Mehta (25 March 1920 – 11 August 2000) was a Gandhian ...

  8. Category : Revolutionary movement for Indian independence

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    The category Revolutionary movement for Indian independence lists articles concerning a less-highlighted aspect of Indian independence movement - the underground revolutionary factions.The revolutionary groups were concentrated in Bengal, Punjab and Maharastra. More groups were scattered around India.

  9. Nanak Bheel - Wikipedia

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    Nanak Bheel (1890 — 1922) was an Indian freedom fighter from the Bundi district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. He played a pivotal role in Indian Independence movement in Bundi during British colonial rule in India and lost his life for the cause. [1] [2] [3]