Freedom fighters of India have made a great contribution to independence. They have played a crucial role in India’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule. Some of the freedom fighters gave their lives for independence. Moreover, they faced imprisonment, exile, and even torture. There are many freedom fighters but we have picked top freedom fighters in this article. Please stay connected with us to get to know about them. Here are the Top 10 Freedom Fighters of India.
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950
He is also known as the Iron Man of India, Bismarck of India. Born on October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat, Patel played a crucial role in integrating princely states into the newly independent Indian Union. He was very active in the Civil Disobedience Movement and Quit India Movement. He also got awarded a Bharat Ratna.
Patel was a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress and worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi. He is best known for his efforts in uniting over 500 princely states with the Republic of India after independence in 1947. This monumental task earned him the title “Iron Man” for his strong leadership and determination. Moreover, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel served as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India. He played a vital role in drafting the Indian Constitution and establishing administrative and bureaucratic systems.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
2 October 1969– 30 January 1948
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi. He was a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule. Born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat. Moreover, Gandhi became a symbol of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience. He married Kasturba at the age of 13. Moreover, he studied law in London and after went to South Africa for a practice where racial discrimination toward some Indians inspired him to fight for human rights
Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolent resistance, known as “Satyagraha,” became the guiding principle for the Indian National Congress and the freedom struggle. Moreover, he emphasized the power of truth and moral force as a means to achieve political and social change. However, his approach influenced civil rights movements and leaders around the world.
Freedom movements initiated by Mahatma Gandhi
- World War I
- Champaran
- . Kheda
- Khilafat Movement
- Non-cooperation Movement
Jawaharlal Nehru
14 November 1889–27 May 1964
He was the son of Motilal Nehru and Swarup Rani and was born in 1889. Nehru was originally a barrister and became popular as both a freedom fighter of India and a politician. He worked very closely with Mahatma Gandhi and had a passion for India’s freedom was the influence of efforts to relieve India from Britishers. He joined the freedom struggle, became the President of the Indian National Congress, and was eventually made the First Prime Minister of Indian Independence. he loved children so much that’s why he was called Chacha Nehru, and his birthday is celebrated as Children’s Day.
Tantia Tope
16 February 1814 — 18 April 1859
He was born in 1814 and became one of the great classic Indian freedom fighters in 1857. He led a group of soldiers to fight and end the dominance of the British. A firm follower of Nana Sahib, he worked as a General and continued his fight without thinking about any circumstances. After that, Tania made General Windham leave Kanpur and was involved in reinstating Rani Lakshmi in Gwalior.
Bhagat Singh
Born 28 September 1907 – 23 March 1931
Bhagat Singh was a well-known revolutionary, and a contentious & my personal favourite Freedom Fighter for India who eventually died as a proud martyr for his nation. He was born in Punjab in– Sikh family. Since he was a naturalized citizen, he joined the non-cooperation movement in 1921. Moreover, to encourage patriotism in Punjabi youth, he founded the “Naujawan Bharat Sabha.” The Chauri-Chaura Massacre changed him entirely. At the age of 23, he was punished by the British with death, later he was hung by the Britishers. His permanent nickname is “Shaheed (martyr) Bhagat Singh.” Freedom fighter Bhagat Singh popularized the slogan “Inquilab Zindabad.” Moreover, it eventually became the anthem of the Indian independence struggle.
Lal Bahadur Shastri
2 October 1904 – 11 January 1966
Lal Bahadur Shastri was born in 1904 in UP. He received the title “Shastri” Scholar after he completed his studies at Kashi Vidyapeeth. As a silent yet active freedom fighter, he participated in the Quit India movement, the Civil Disobedience movement, and the Salt Satyagraha movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. He also spent many years in Jail. After the independence, he served in the position of Home Minister. Later he became the Prime Minister of India in 1964.
Subhash Chandra Bose
3 January 1897 – 18 August 1945
He was also known as the Netaji, he was born in 1897 in Orissa. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre potentially shaken him and made him return to India from England in 1921. After that, he allied with the Indian National Congress and was a part of the Civil Disobedience Movement. Since he wasn’t content with the Non-Violence method of freedom promoted by Gandhi Ji, he went to Germany for help and eventually formed the Indian National Army (INA) and Azad Hind Government.
Sukhdev
5 May 1907 – 23 March 1931
Born in 1907, Sukhdev was a valiant revolutionary and an integral member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. Moreover, he worked closely with his associates Bhagat Singh and Shivram Rajguru. He was said to be involved in killing a British officer John Saunders. After that, he was arrested unfortunately, and martyred along with Bhagat Singh and Shivaram Rajguru at the age of 24.
Kunwar Singh
13 November 1777 – 26 April 1858
Kunwar Singh was Born in November 1777, he led a force of soldiers against the British in Bihar at the age of 80. He was warmly called Veer Kunwar Singh due to his bravery. Moreover, he targeted the British military with guerrilla warfare tactics and defeated British forces heavily. Kunwar Singh is always remembered for his young audacity, passion, and respectable bravery.
Dr Rajendra Prasad
3 December 1884 – 28 February 1963
Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the visionary behind India’s Constitution and its inaugural President. Moreover, holds the esteemed position of the second most prominent freedom fighter in the country’s history. Moreover, a staunch supporter of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Prasad played a pivotal role in the realization of India’s independence in 1947. As the first President of independent India from 1950 to 1962. In 1962, Prasad also received the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honour.
Final words
In this article, we have discussed the Top 10 Freedom Fighters of India. They have sacrificed their life to get independence. These brave Indian freedom fighters fought for our motherland. Moreover, we must be proud of them and they will be remembered in our history forever.
