Jun 19, 2025

BY: ET Online

8 unsung heroes of Indian freedom struggle you must about

Matangini Hazra

The ‘Gandhi Buri’ of Bengal. Led a procession with the national flag and was shot by the British on 29th of September 1942 in Talmuk, West Bengal.

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Birsa Munda

Often credited as 'Bhaghwan' (God),Birsa Munda, a tribal leader from Jharkhand who fought the British and landlords to protect Adivasi (Tribal) rights.

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Alluri Seetarama Raju

Led the Rampa Rebellion in Andhra Pradesh, inspiring tribal communities to resist British rule. He was matyred by the British on 7th May, 1924 in Ambaragoppa, Karnatka.

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Kanaklata Barua

A teenage freedom fighter from Assam, martyred while leading a procession with the national flag on 20th september, 1942 at Gohpur, Assam.

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Peer Ali Khan

One of the earliest rebels of the 1857 uprising. Executed by the British for spreading rebellion in Patna, Bihar.

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Velu Nachiyar

Indian queen to wage war against the British, decades before the 1857 revolt.

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Batukeshwar Dutt

Partnered with Bhagat Singh to bomb the Central Legislative Assembly, fighting colonial oppression fearlessly. He passed away in 1965, in New Delhi.

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Potti Sriramulu

Fasted to death demanding a separate Andhra state, his sacrifice led to state reorganisation in India.

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