Independence Day 2023: 10 Inspiring Freedom Fighters From Madhya Pradesh

Sagar Puri
Aug 15, 2023

Chandrashekhar Azad

A legendary freedom fighter and a key figure in the struggle for independence, he formed the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. He was born in Bhavra (MP).

Rani Avanti Bai

Rani Avanti Bai was the queen of Ramgarh, a princely state in Madhya Pradesh. She is known for her bravery and her leadership during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Raja Shankar Shah

He is Known as the "Lion of Bundelkhand," he was a tribal leader who fought against the British and landlords.

Tantia Bhīl

Tantia Bhīl was a freedom fighter active in India between 1878 and 1889. He was born in Khandwa (MP) and died in Jabalpur (MP).

Tatya Tope

Tatya Tope, was a key leader in the 1857 uprising. He fought alongside Rani Lakshmibai and other leaders to challenge British rule.

B.R. Ambedkar

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, was born in Mhow. He fought against caste-based discrimination and worked towards social and political equality

Dalpat Singh Chauhan

Dalpat Singh Chauhan was a freedom fighter and politician from Gwalior, MP. He was one of the founders of the Indian National Congress in Gwalior.

Raghunath Shah

Raghunath Shah was the Gond ruler of Garh Mandala in present-day Madhya Pradesh. He fought alongside his brother Shankar Shah in the Pindari Wars and the Third Anglo-Maratha War.

Pandit Hiralal Shastri

Pandit Hiralal Shastri was a freedom fighter and educationist from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. He was one of the founders of the Kashi Vidyapith in Varanasi.

Ravishankar Shukla

Ravishankar Shukla was an Indian independence activist and politician who served as the CM of the Central Provinces and Berar from 1937 to 1942.

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