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Freedom Struggle

Freedom Struggle

Commemorating milestones in history, unsung heroes etc.

This theme anchors our commemoration initiatives under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. It helps bring alive stories of unsung heroes whose sacrifices have made freedom a reality for us and also revisits the milestones, freedom movements etc. in the historical journey to 15 August, 1947.

Programmes under this theme include Birsa Munda Jayanti (Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas), Declaration of Provisional Government of Free India by Netaji, Shaheed Diwas etc.

Freedom Struggle Events


Freedom Struggle Articles

Maulana Azad and the Indian National Anthem

22 Feb, 2023

Mohiuddin Ahmad, better known as Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, ranks high in the political and intellectual history of modern India. His role in the Indian Freedom Struggle, especially as the Muslim w...

By : Maulana Azad and the Indian National Anthem

Shibpur Political Action (Dacoity) Case, 1915

31 Jan, 2023

Shibpur or Sibpur is situated in the vicinity of Krishnagar in the Nadia district of West Bengal. Shibpur Political Action (Dacoity) Case of 1915 was a brave attempt of dacoity only meant to coll...

By : Shibpur Political Action (Dacoity) Case, 1915

Veer Baal Diwas

24 Dec, 2022

In the annals of human history, there is no parallel to the martyrdom of ‘Sahibzadas’. To pay tribute to such unprecedented Martyrdom of Sahibzadas of Tenth Master, Guru Gobind Singh Ji – Sahibza...

By : Veer Baal Diwas

The Saga of Lt. Bharati ‘Asha’ Sahay Choudhry: A Fearless Soldier of Netaji’s Rani...

06 Dec, 2022

It is November (2022) in Patna, and the scent of winter lingers in the air. Lt. Bharati ‘Asha’ Sahay enters the room with a twinkle in her eye; she is 94 years old, but despite her age, her v...

By : The Saga of Lt. Bharati ‘Asha’ Sahay Choudhry: A Fearless Soldier of Netaji’s Rani of Jhansi Regiment

The Making of the Cellular Jail

20 Sep, 2022

The history of our freedom struggle is replete with acts of courage, sacrifice, and dedication to the cause of freedom. The heroes of our freedom struggle came from every nook and corner of the c...

By : Pronob Kumar Sircar, writer of this research-based blog is an ethno-historian based at Port Blair

Sardar Arjun Singh: Sardar Bhagat Singh's Grandfather

22 Mar, 2022

Excerpts from the NAI Repository – Patriotic Writings Banned by the Raj (May, 1931) Sardar Bhagat Singh: A Short Life-Sketch Chapter I: The Family and The Boy Sardar Bhagat Singh comes fro...

By : Sardar Arjun Singh: Sardar Bhagat Singh's Grandfather Excerpts from the NAI Repository – Patriotic Writings Banned by the Raj (May, 1931)

Digital District Repository

Digital District Repository

An initiative to document local history of each district of India and how it is connected to the overall history of the freedom struggle in India.

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Unsung Heroes of India’s freedom struggle

Unsung Heroes of India’s freedom struggle

A compilation of people who have played a role in securing our freedom through many sacrifices.

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Podcast on Freedom Movement

Podcast on Freedom Movement

A special podcast dedicated to the freedom movements in India can be heard here.

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Swatantra Swar

Digital District Repository

A selection from poetry banned during the British Raj.

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Rajyageet

Rajyageet

As an initiative to celebrate our rich and diverse nation, this section aims at highlighting the unique identity of each State through melody.

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Freedom Corner

Freedom Corner

This section contains a collection of rare archival material such as books, photographs, gazetteers, letters, newspaper clippings and much more..

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