Popular Freedom Fighters of India

1. Bhagat Singh

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Also Known As: Shaheed Bhagat Singh

Gender: Male

Birthday: 28 September 1907

Born In: Banga, Punjab, British India

Died On: 23 March 1931

Century: 20th Century

Famous As: Revolutionary Hero of the Indian Independence Movement

Bhagat Singh was an Indian revolutionary and one of the most popular freedom fighters against British rule in India. He is best remembered for participating in the killing of a junior British police officer in mistaken retaliation for the murder of an Indian revolutionary. Bhagat Singh was eventually convicted and hanged in March 1931. After his death, he gained public sympathy and became a folk hero and a symbol of Indian nationalism.

2. Rani Lakshmibai

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Also Known As: Manikarnika Tambe

Gender: Female

Birthday: 19 November 1828

Born In: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Died On: 18 June 1858

Century: 19th Century

Famous As: Queen of the Princely State of Jhansi & One of the Leading Figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857

Rani Lakshmibai, the Queen of Jhansi, was one of the most important leaders of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Lakshmibai opposed British rule and became a symbol of resistance among Indian nationalists. She died from wounds received in the Rebellion on 18 June 1858. After her demise, the British were able to suppress the Rebellion with ease.

3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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Also Known As: Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel, Sardar

Gender: Male

Birthday: 31 October 1875

Born In: Nadiad, Gujarat, India

Died On: 15 December 1950

Century: 19th Century

Famous As: First Deputy Prime Minister of India and First Home Minister of India

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who served as a senior and one of the most important leaders of the Indian National Congress, played an important role in the Indian independence movement. One of the earliest political lieutenants of Mahatma Gandhi, Vallabhbhai Patel played key roles in several non-violent civil disobedience movements, including the Quit India Movement.

4. Lal Bahadur Shastri

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Gender: Male

Birthday: 02 October 1904

Born In: Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh, India

Died On: 11 January 1966

Century: 20th Century

Famous As: 2nd Prime Minister of India

Lal Bahadur Shastri was an Indian statesman who took part in the Indian independence movement after being influenced and impressed by Mahatma Gandhi. He joined the Servants of the People Society, which was founded by independent activist Lala Lajpat Rai, where he served as the president. He also held important positions in the Indian National Congress. He was posthumously honored with India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna.

5. Subhas Chandra Bose

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Also Known As: Netaji

Gender: Male

Birthday: 23 January 1897

Born In: Cuttack, India

Died On: 18 August 1945

Century: 19th Century, 20th Century

Famous As: Indian Nationalist Who Participated in Indian Freedom Movement

Subhas Chandra Bose was an Indian nationalist who commanded the Indian National Army from 1943 to 1945. The main purpose of the army was to secure India's independence from the British. A fierce nationalist, Bose sought the help of Imperial Japan and Nazi Germany which left a troubled legacy. Nevertheless, he is regarded as an important freedom fighter in India.