It is not our intent to highlight few and undermine rest
🕊️ Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948)
- Leader of India’s non-violent freedom movement
- Introduced Satyagraha (truth and non-violent resistance)
- Mobilized millions through mass movements:
- Non-Cooperation
- Civil Disobedience
- Quit India
- Believed moral force could defeat injustice
Legacy: Non-violence, ethical leadership, global inspiration
🧭 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (1897–1945?)
Icon of Courage and Nationalism
- Believed freedom must be achieved by all means necessary
- Formed the Indian National Army (INA)
- Gave the rallying cry:
- “Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom”
- Inspired patriotism and fearless sacrifice
Legacy: Courage, discipline, uncompromising nationalism
🛡️ Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950)
Iron Man of India
- Key leader of the freedom movement
- Master organizer and negotiator
- Integrated 560+ princely states into the Indian Union after independence
- Strengthened national unity and governance
Legacy: Unity, administrative strength, nation-building
🔥 Lal–Bal–Pal
The Assertive Nationalists
🔸 Lala Lajpat Rai (1865–1928)
- Voice of resistance against British oppression
- Died from injuries after police lathi-charge
- Symbol of fearless protest
🔸 Bal Gangadhar Tilak (1856–1920)
- Popularized mass nationalism
- Famous declaration:
- “Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it”
🔸 Bipin Chandra Pal (1858–1932)
- Influential writer and orator
- Advocated self-reliance and swadeshi
Legacy: Awakening of national consciousness
⚔️ Khudiram Bose (1889–1908)
Youngest Revolutionary Martyr
- Joined revolutionary movement at a very young age
- Executed at the age of 18
- Went to the gallows with a smile
Legacy: Youth courage, fearless sacrifice
💣 Bhagat Singh (1907–1931)
Revolutionary Thinker & Martyr
- Believed in revolutionary action combined with ideology
- Protested against unjust laws
- Executed at 23 years of age
Legacy: Intellectual courage, revolutionary nationalism
🔫 Shivaram Rajguru (1908–1931)
Revolutionary & Sharpshooter
- Participated in assassination of British officer Saunders
- Worked closely with Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev
- Executed at a young age
Legacy: Determination and commitment to freedom
