The story of Janakidevi Bajaj, the woman who gave up all comforts of life for freedom of India
In the year 1921, inspired by Gandhi, Jankidevi Bajaj burnt foreign clothes being used in and out of the home. She clad everyone in Khadi.
70 Women Freedom Fighters of India
As India celebrates 70 years of independence, we bring you stories of 70 women who were part of the Indian Independence Struggle. Each day till the 15th of August, we will tell you stories of courage and valour which may not be part of our history books and popular memory.
When a 16-year-old Tarkeshwari Sinha from Bihar joined the Indian freedom struggle
Tarkeshwari Sinha joined the Quit India Movement as a teenager, and then enjoyed an illustrious political career before fading into oblivion
Lost in history: Why don’t we talk about more women freedom fighters of India?
These were ordinary women from all walks of life who managed to make extraordinary contributions to the cause of freedom. This series is our tribute to these women and their exemplary work
Kuntala Kumari Sabat: The woman who used poetry as a weapon in freedom struggle
Follower of Gandhi, Kunatala Kumari Sabat always believed that Independence is her birth right and also encouraged women to participate in the Independence movement
Sarala Devi Chaudhurani: The freedom fighter who invoked patriotism through music
Sarala Devi Chaudhurani was not only a great nationalist but she was an exceptional woman blessed with rare gifts
Annapurna Maharana: When a jail term made Chuni Apa promise to serve the poor
Annapurna Maharana was the daughter of freedom fighters Rama Devi and Gopabandhu Choudhury. She was considered close to Mahatma Gandhi and participated in the Quit India Movement
Rani Laxmibai: The queen of Jhansi who strapped her son on her back and led the Army
At a young age of 23, Rani Laxmibai fought bravely against the British during the Revolt of 1857 before attaining martyrdom
Jhalkari Bai: A forgotten warrior who risked her life to help Rani Laxmi Bai escape
Stories of her bravery are still famous in the households of Jhansi. It is said that she once killed a tiger with an axe when the animal tried to kill her in the jungle