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5 Forgotten Heroes of India’s Independence: Unsung Warriors Across the Nation
India's struggle for independence was a monumental chapter in world history, marked by the sacrifices of countless individuals who fought for freedom. While some names have become synonymous with the movement, many others, equally valiant, remain unsung.
Alluri Sitarama Raju (1897-1924)
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Led the Rampa Rebellion in Andhra Pradesh, mobilizing tribal communities against British oppression using guerrilla warfare tactics.
Matangini Hazra (1870-1942)
An elderly freedom fighter from Bengal, she was shot while advancing with the Indian flag during the Quit India Movement, earning the title "Gandhi Buri."
Birsa Munda (1875-1900)
Tribal leader from Jharkhand who led the Munda Rebellion against British colonization, aiming to establish Munda Raj and protect tribal rights.
Rani Gaidinliu (1915-1993)
Naga leader who fought against British rule in Northeast India, joining the Heraka movement and enduring 14 years in prison for her resistance.
Velu Nachiyar (1730-1796)
Queen of Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu, she reclaimed her kingdom from the British, pioneering the first recorded suicide bombing in history to defeat them.
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