Women in National Politics and Freedom Struggle

12 Pages Posted: 8 Mar 2018

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V. Venkatraman

Rajapalayam Rajus’ College; Rajapalayam Rajus' College

Date Written: March 1, 2018

Abstract

The history of Indian Struggle would be incomplete without mentioning the contributions of women. The Sacrifice made by the women of India will occupy the foremost place. They fought with true spirit and unafraid courage and faced various tortures, exploitations, and hardships to earn us freedom. When most of the men freedom fighters were in prison the women came forward and took charge of the struggle. The list of great Women whose names have gone down in history for their dedication and undying devotion to the service of India is a long one. Woman’s participation in India’s freedom struggle began as early as in 1817. Bhima Bay Holkar fought bravely against the British Colonel Malcolm and defeated him in guerrilla warefare. Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi whose heroism and superb leadership laid on outstanding example of real patriotism. Sarojini Naidu, Kasturba Gandhi, Vijay Lakshmi pundit, Annie Besant etc. in the 20th century are the names which are remembered even today for their singular contribution both in battlefield and in political field.

Suggested Citation

Venkatraman, V., Women in National Politics and Freedom Struggle (March 1, 2018). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3132149 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3132149

V. Venkatraman (Contact Author)

Rajapalayam Rajus’ College ( email )

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Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu 626 117
India

Rajapalayam Rajus' College ( email )

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Rajapalayam, TN Tamilnadu 626117
India
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626117 (Fax)

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