Unsung Heroines of Indian Freedom Struggle: Immortal Contributions from
Mortal Women
Abstract
India is celebrating its 75th year of independence under
“Azadi ke Amrit Mahotsav”, a Pan-Indian initiative.
Literature and research pertaining to the Indian freedom movement are
copious. But the silent and unnoticed fact here is that the influential
players are only mentioned while others are relegated to the background.
Indians could achieve their freedom only through a mass movement, but no
effort was put into excavating the efforts of ordinary players,
particularly women. With the growth in history and historiography, new
paradigms are paving the way for fresh research. Here, an attempt has
been made in that direction.