Top Female Freedom Fighters of India and their services explained in short for information and better understanding of General Knowledge.

1. Rani Lakshmibai (Jhansi ki Rani)

• Born: 1828

• Known For: Leading the revolt of 1857 in Jhansi against British rule.

• Legacy: A symbol of courage and patriotism.

• Famous Quote: “Main apni Jhansi nahi doongi!”

2. Sarojini Naidu

• Born: 1879

• Title: Nightingale of India

• Known For: Leader in Civil Disobedience and Quit India Movements.

• Legacy: First Indian woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress and the first woman Governor of an Indian state (UP).

3. Aruna Asaf Ali

• Born: 1909

• Known For: Hoisting the Indian flag at the Gowalia Tank maidan during the Quit India Movement (1942).

• Legacy: A fearless revolutionary; known as the “Grand Old Lady of the Independence Movement.”

4. Kasturba Gandhi

• Born: 1869

• Known For: Wife of Mahatma Gandhi; participated in protests, civil disobedience, and women’s movements.

• Legacy: A strong pillar in Gandhiji’s freedom struggle and women empowerment.

5. Begum Hazrat Mahal

• Born: 1820

• Known For: Leading the 1857 revolt in Awadh (Lucknow) against the British after her husband Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was exiled.

• Legacy: Fought bravely against the British army and became a symbol of Muslim women’s resistance.

6. Bhikaiji Cama

• Born: 1861

• Known For: Unfurling the first version of the Indian national flag in Germany in 1907.

• Legacy: One of the earliest Indian revolutionaries in Europe.

7. Usha Mehta

• Born: 1920

• Known For: Running the underground Congress Radio during the Quit India Movement to spread nationalist messages.

• Legacy: Played a key role in freedom communication and youth involvement.

8. Durgawati Devi (Durga Bhabhi)

• Born: 1907

• Known For: Assisting Bhagat Singh and other revolutionaries in escaping British police.

• Legacy: Active participant in armed resistance and underground operations.

9. Tara Rani Srivastava

• Born: Early 1900s

• Known For: Participated in the Quit India Movement alongside her husband.

• Legacy: Continued the protest alone after her husband was shot by British forces.

10. Matangini Hazra

• Born: 1869

• Known For: Took part in the Quit India Movement at the age of 73 and was shot by British police while holding the national flag.

• Legacy: Remembered as the “Gandhi Buri” of Bengal.

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