Independence Day: 10 Notable Freedom Fighters From Bengal

Pritam Saha
Aug 14, 2023

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

One of the most iconic figures in the Indian freedom movement, Bose was a charismatic leader known for his role in advocating armed resistance against the British.

Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das

Das was a prominent figure in Bengal politics and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi.

Khudiram Bose

A young revolutionary who carried out acts of resistance against the British colonial authorities and was eventually executed for his role in a bomb attack.

Aurobindo Ghosh

He believed in a spiritual foundation for India's struggle for freedom and was associated with the extremist faction of the Indian National Congress.

Surendranath Banerjee

Fondly known as the "Surrender-Not" Banerjee, he was a prominent leader in the early stages of the Indian National Congress.

Pritilata Waddedar

A Bengali revolutionary who participated in the Chittagong Uprising of 1930. She led an attack on a European club to protest colonial rule and ultimately chose to end her life to avoid capture.

Bagha Jatin

Popularly known as Bengal Tiger, was a revolutionary leader who formed secret societies to fight against the British.

Surya Sen

Surya Sen was a key figure in the Chittagong Uprising of 1930.

Matangini Hazra

Known as "Gandhi Buri," who actively participated in the nonviolent civil disobedience movement. She was shot dead by the police while leading a procession during the Quit India Movement in 1942.

Bipin Chandra Pal

Along with Lala Lajpat Rai and Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal formed the trio known as "Lal-Bal-Pal."

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