Benjamin Guy Horniman, the legendary British journalist, proved that nationalism is not bound within the narrow confines of a country or a religion
Sen was inspired by his teacher to join the Anushilan Samity, a revolutionary group founded by Sarat Chandra Basu. Basu believed in the concept of violence as a way of eliminating British authority in India. Sen also collaborated with Chittaranjan Das, another revolutionary who led the Non-Cooperation Movement in Bengal.
In his lifetime, Tatya Tope fought 150 battles against the British and killed 10,000 British soldiers.
Chakravarti Rajagopalachari was considered to be the prime personality in modern Indian politics.
Being a strong supporter of free speech and expression, Roy fought for the vernacular press's rights.
Prasad was India's President from 1950 to 1962, the country's longest-serving President to date. Prasad played a crucial role in shaping India post Independence.
Udham Singh was the little-known freedom fighter in the books of history who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the deputy prime minister, minister of home affairs, minister of information, and minister of states for the first three years of independent India.
Honoring leaders who shaped India's struggle for freedom - Asianet Newsable