Freedom Fighters

Indian Freedom Fighters

Stories of the people who fought for India’s independence, from the revolt of 1857 to 1947.

Well-known freedom fighters

Name Known for
Mangal Pandey Revolt of 1857
Mahatma Gandhi Non-violence, Salt Satyagraha (1930), Quit India Movement (1942)
Bhagat Singh Revolutionary; executed in 1931
Chandrashekhar Azad Revolutionary leader of the HSRA
Subhas Chandra Bose Led the Indian National Army (INA)

FAQs on Freedom Fighters

When did India get independence?

India became independent on 15 August 1947.