Leaders

“Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it” was the most powerful slogan given by Bal Gangadhar Tilak better known as Lokmanya Tilak, during the freedom struggle of India. Bal Gangadhar Tilak who was born on 23rd July 1856 to Parvati Devi and Gangadhar Ramachandra Tilak, an eminent Sanskrit scholar in Chikhali village of Ratnagiri district had from the very start of his … [Read more...] about Bal Gangadhar Tilak – An Inspiring Personality

Chandra Shekhar Azad born as Chandra Shekhar Tiwari on 23rd July 1906 in Bhavra village, present day’s Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh. His mother, Jagriti Devi was the third wife of his father Pandit Sitaram Tiwari whose previous wives had died quite young. Also, Sukhdev was their eldest son while Chandra Shekhar Azad, their youngest. He was a revolutionary who fought … [Read more...] about Chandra Shekhar Azad – Biography, Family Life, History & Facts

Sarojini Naidu – The Nightingale of India Sarojini Naidu was a notable philanthropist, internationally acclaimed poetess, a staunch supporter of freedom, political activist and a paramount orator. She devoted her life to the cause of obtaining freedom from the shackles of British rule and was an inspiration to the women, a formidable leader of them all. Her poems are … [Read more...] about Sarojini Naidu – Biography, Early Life, Political Career

Subhash Chandra Bose is a very important person in the history of our country. He is regarded as a hero for his sacrifices during India’s struggle to gain independence from the Britishers. He was called as Netaji because he made and led the INA (Indian National Army) when India was struggling for independence. Bose has been honoured with Bharat Ratna Award. It is the … [Read more...] about Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose : Biography, History, Childhood, Facts

Bhagat Singh was born on 27th September 1907 in Banga village of Lyllapur District, Punjab (present-day in Pakistan), famous as aplace place of residence of Khlsa Sikhs. His parents were dedicated patriots and revolutionaries. His father, Kishan Singh was an ardent follower of Arya Samaj, just like his father Sardar Arjun Singh and used to perform social work for the needy … [Read more...] about Bhagat Singh : Biography, Childhood, Political Activist, History & Facts

Bipin Chandra Pal was an Indian nationalist revolutionary and was one of the members of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio. He was one of the prominent leaders who contributed to the freedom struggle which earned him the epithet of Bengal Tiger. He was born on 7th November 1858, in a small village of Poil, in Habiganj district of erstwhile Bengal, now a part of Bangladesh. His father, … [Read more...] about Bipin Chandra Pal – Biography, Indian Nationalist, History, Facts

Rani Lakshmibai – The Great Patriot  Rani Laxmibai or Rani Lakshmibai was born on November 19th 1828 in the holy place of Varanasi, then Banaras/Kashi to Moropant Tambe and Bhagirathi Bai. Her parents were Brahmins of Maharashtrian origin. She bore the name ‘Manikarnika’ after her birth and was nicknamed ‘Manu’. Kashi was an affluent city, famous for its silk and … [Read more...] about Rani Lakshmi Bai | Biography | History | Early Life & Facts

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi popularly known as ‘Mahatma’ (Great Soul) Gandhi was born on 2nd October 1869 at Porbandar, Gujarat. Karamchand Uttamchand Gandhi was his father who although received very less formal education, was a successful court official alias Chief Minister of Porbandar. Mohandas’ mother Putlibai was devoutly religious woman and her teachings of Jainism … [Read more...] about Mahatma Gandhi – Father of the Nation, Biography, Family Life, History