Top 10 Freedom Fighters of India & Their Contributions

India is not only rich in diversity and culture, but it is also rich in its history. There was a time when India was called the golden bird. Throughout its history, despite long periods of British rule, the nation's wealth and splendor attracted enemies around the world. The nation finally gained independence from the colonial rule in 1947 after a long struggle. Many independence day freedom fighters shed a lot of blood and efforts to protect the pride of the country, and some even gave their lives to gain the freedom of the country. The India Gate in Delhi was built as a tribute to the lakhs of brave freedom fighters who laid down their lives so that we can live freely.

We have compiled the list of top 10 Indian freedom fighters out of admiration for their 

dedication and hard work; Without them, independent India could not exist.

1. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950)

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, also known as Iron Man of India and Bismarck of India, was known to be very brave and epic from a very young age. Initially a lawyer, Sardar Patel left the legal profession to fight for India's independence from British control. After India's independence, he was appointed as the country's Deputy Prime Minister and worked tirelessly to bring the princely states into the Union of India. He also received the Honorary Bharat Ratna Award for his hard work and dedication.

2. Jawaharlal Nehru (14 November 1889 – 27 May 1964)

Popularly known as Chacha Nehru, he loved children and his birthday is celebrated as Children's Day. Starting out as a lawyer, Nehru rose to fame as an Indian freedom fighter and politician. Mahatma Gandhi's efforts to free India from the British had a major impact on his enthusiasm for the country's independence. He participated in the war for independence, rose to the position of President of the Indian National Congress, and was eventually appointed the country's first Prime Minister after independence.

3. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948)

The "Father of the Nation", Mahatma Gandhi earned the name because of his great (great) works such as non-violent movements. He married Kasturba at the age of 13 and studied law in London before moving to South Africa to practice law. There he was inspired to fight for human rights by seeing racial discrimination against some Indians. Gandhi joined the liberation struggle after seeing how India was being ruled by the British. Freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi led various nonviolent protests against the British people in his quest for independence, including the "Dandi March" movement, which he took on his bare feet to demand the removal of the salt tax.

4. Lal Bahadur Shastri (2 October 1904 – 11 January 1966)

The "Father of the Nation", Mahatma Gandhi earned the name because of his great (great) works such as non-violent movements. He married Kasturba at the age of 13 and studied law in London before moving to South Africa to practice law. Seeing racial discrimination with some Indians there inspired him to fight for human rights. Gandhi joined the liberation struggle after seeing how India was ruled by the British. Freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi led various nonviolent protests against the British people in his quest for independence, including the "Dandi March" movement, which he took on his bare feet to demand the removal of the salt tax.

5. Dr. Rajendra Prasad (3 December 1884 – 28 February 1963)

Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the architect of the Indian Constitution and the first President of the independent country, comes second in the list of India's most famous freedom fighters. He was a strong supporter of Mahatma Gandhi. In 1947, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, who served as the first President of India from 1950 to 1962, saw his goal come true. He was one of the first Indian Presidents to be elected for two consecutive terms. He raised funds for Searchlight and the country during the freedom movement and also contributed articles to these magazines. In 1962, Prasad also received the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award.

6. Subhas Chandra Bose (23 January 1897 – 18 August 1945)

  

Subhash Chandra Bose the freedom fighter, popularly known as Netaji, was born in Orissa. He may have been shaken by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and forced to leave England for India in 1921. He became a member of the Indian National Congress and participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement. He sought help in Germany after being dissatisfied with Gandhiji's non-violence method of independence and eventually established the Azad Hind Government and the Azad Hind Army, now known as the Indian National Army (INA), where he fought for all independence Trained and supervised fighters.

7. Lala Lajpat Rai (28 January 1865 – 17 November 1928)

  

Lala Lajpat Rai, also known as "Punjab Kesari", was an Indian writer and national freedom fighter. He was an extreme member of the Indian National Congress and a member of the Lal-Bal-Pal triumvirate. He rose to prominence in 1920 as a result of his leadership of the Punjab protests and the non-cooperation movement following the Jallianwala Bagh incident. He died in 1928 during a protest against the Simon Commission after a harsh British lathicharge.

8. Bhagat Singh (28 September 1907 - 23 March 1931)

  

Bhagat Singh was a famous revolutionary, and a controversial and my personal favorite freedom fighter for India, who eventually died a glorious martyr for his country. He was born in a Sikh family of freedom fighters in Punjab. Since he was a naturalized citizen, he joined the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1921. To promote patriotism among the Punjabi youth, he founded the "Naujawan Bharat Sabha". The Chauri-Chaura massacre changed him completely. At the age of 23, he was hanged by the British colonialists. His permanent nickname is "Shaheed (Martyr) Bhagat Singh". Freedom fighter Bhagat Singh popularized the term "Inquilab Zindabad", and it eventually became the anthem of the Indian freedom struggle.

9. Mangal Pandey (19 July 1827 – 8 April 1857)

  

He was the first freedom fighter of the country. Despite being a soldier in the British Army, he mutinied when he learned that the cartridges given to the soldiers were laced with pig fat. For the first time, Mangal Pandey inspired Indians by introducing the phrase "Maro Firangi Ko". His rebellion served as the catalyst for the First War of Liberation. He was one of the earliest rebels to inspire young Indian soldiers to launch the Great Revolt of 1857, the Indian Rebellion, also known as India's First War of Independence.

10. Nana Sahib (19 May 1824 - 1859)

   

Nana Sahib, who led a band of fervent rebels, made a significant contribution to the Revolt of 1857. Massaging the survivors of the force, they overpowered the British troops at Kanpur and threatened the British camp. Apart from being fearless and brave, Nana Sahib was a brilliant administrator who organized and supervised thousands of Indian warriors. He is one of the best freedom fighters of India.