List of Famous Revolutionary Leaders of India

The Indian Independence Movement involved Indians' aspirations to free the region from British, French, and Portuguese rule and establish India as a nation-state. Between 1857 and August 15, 1947, it featured a wide range of Indian political organisations, ideas, and rebellions. Many revolutionary freedom fighters took the lead in organising the struggle that led to India's independence, which resulted in the country's independence. Despite their diverse ideologies, which ranged from moderate to extremist, their contributions to India's freedom struggle have been immortalised in the minds of all Indians.

This article will introduce you to the famous revolutionary leaders of India who gave their lives to ensure India's independence. This article will also tell you about the activities of famous revolutionaries leaders.

Famous Revolutionary Leaders of India

To honour the efforts and devotion of India's freedom fighters, we have compiled a list of a few Indian freedom fighters; without them, we would not be breathing in Independent India.

1. Rani Laxmi Bai

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• Born on: 19 November 1828, in Varanasi

• Died on: 18 June 1858, in Gwalior

• Full name: Manikarnika Moropant Tambe

• Parents: Moropant Tambe, Bhagirathi Sapre

• Spouse: Raja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar (m. 1842–1853)

• Children: Damodar Rao of Jhansi, Anand Rao

The Queen of Jhansi, Rani Lakhsmi Bai, was born in 1828. She was a major figure in India's bloody independence struggle in 1857. Despite the fact that she was a woman, she represented boldness and a fearless attitude, motivating hundreds of women to join the fight for freedom. When a British force led by Sir Hugh Rose attempted to conquer Jhansi in 1858, she fiercely defended her palace.

2. Tantiya Tope

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• Born on: 1814, in Yeola

• Died: 18 April 1859, in Shivpuri

• Full name: Ramachandra Pandurang Tope

• Parents: Pandurang Rao Tope, Rukhmabai

Tantiya Tope was born in 1814 and rose to prominence in 1857 as one of the great classic Indian uprisings. He commanded a squad of soldiers to battle the British and end their control. He served as General and continued his struggle under difficult circumstances as a devoted disciple of Nana Sahib. Tantia forced General Windham to leave Kanpur and helped Rani Lakshmi return to Gwalior.

3. Nana Sahib

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• Born on: 19 May 1824, in Bithoor

• Died on: 1859, in Naimisha Forest

• Full name: Dhondu Pant

• Disappeared: July 1857 (aged 33); Cawnpore (now Kanpur) of British India

• Parents: Baji Rao II, Ganga Bai, Narayan Bhatt

• Children: Baya Bai

Nana Sahib headed a troop of zealous rebels in the 1857 insurrection. He routed the British army in Kanpur and endangered the British camp by assassinating the force's remnants. Nana Sahib was a talented administrator who prepared and led thousands of Indian warriors, as well as being audacious and fearless.

4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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• Born on: 31 October 1875, in Nadia

• Died on: 15 December 1950, in Mumbai

• Full name: Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel

• Also known as Bismarck of India, Iron Man of India, Sardar

• Awards won: Bharat Ratna

Vallabhbhai Patel, who was brave and epic from a young age, was born in 1875 and earned the title ‘Sardar' for his heroic contribution in the Bardoli Satyagraha. As a result of his valiant efforts, he came to be known as the "Iron Man of India." Sardar Patel began his career as a lawyer, but he left the profession to fight for India's independence from British domination. After independence, he became India's Deputy Prime Minister and worked tirelessly to incorporate the princely states into the Union of India.

5. Mahatma Gandhi

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• Born on: 2 October 1869, in Porbandar

• Assassinated on: 30 January 1948, in New Delhi

• Full name: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

• Spouse: Kasturba Gandhi

Because of his remarkable efforts, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was titled "Father of the Nation" and Mahatma Gandhi. He was born on October 2, 1869. He married Kasturba when he was 13. Gandhiji studied law in London and then travelled to South Africa for practise, where he was inspired to fight for human rights after witnessing racial injustice against some Indians. After seeing the state of India under English rule, Gandhi became a fervent supporter of the independence movement. He started “Dandi Kuch” on his barefoot to protest salt taxes and led various nonviolent anti-British actions in his quest for independence.

6. Subhash Chandra Bose

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• Born on: 23 January 1897, in Cuttack

• Died on: 18 August 1945, in Taipei, Taiwan (Though controversial)

• Parents: Janakinath Bose, Prabhavati Bose

• Spouse: Emilie Schenkl

Known as Netaji, Subhas Chandra Bose was born in Orissa in 1897 and became a household name in the 1920s. As a result of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1921, he returned to India from England. Took part in Civil Disobedience Movement after joining Indian National Congress. After Gandhiji's Non-Violence Method of Freedom failed to satisfy him, he turned to Germany for assistance and eventually founded the Indian National Army (INA) and Azad Hind Government.

7. Mangal Pandey

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• Born on: 19 July 1827, in Nagwa

• Died on: 8 April 1857, in Barrackpore

• Parents: Abha Rani Pandey, Divakar Pandey

Mangal Pandey, who was born in 1827, was an early freedom fighter. He was one of the first rebels to encourage young Indian soldiers to start the 1857 uprising. Pandey, who was serving as a soldier for the British East India Company at the time, started the Indian uprising in 1857 by firing at English officers.

8. Bhagat Singh

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• Born on: 28 September 1907, in Banga, Pakistan

• Died on: 23 March 1931, in Lahore Central Jail, Lahore, Pakistan

• Parents: Vidyavati, Sardar Kishan Singh Sandhu

Bhagat Singh was a well-known revolutionary as well as a divisive figure among India's Freedom Fighters, as he became a proud martyr for his nation. In 1907, he was born in Punjab to a Sikh family of independence warriors. As a result, he was a natural nationalist who joined the non-cooperation movement in 1921. To foster patriotism in Punjab's youth, he founded the "Naujawan Bharat Sabha." He was altered by the Chauri-Chaura Massacre, and his battle for independence became more intense as a result.

9. Bipin Chandra Paul

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• Born on: 7 November 1858, in Habiganj District, Bangladesh

• Died on: 20 May 1932, in Kolkata

• Parents: Ramchandra Pal, Narayani Devi

• Spouse: Birajmohini Devi (m. 1891), Nrityakali Devi (m. 1881)

Bipin Chandra Pal, a member of the Indian National Congress, was born in 1858. He is a revolutionary who will be remembered for a long time. He advocated for the abolition of imported commodities. He created a Lal-Pal-Bal trio with Lala Lajpat Rai and Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and they carried out various revolutionary operations for the country.

10. Lala Lajpat Rai

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• Born on: 28 January 1865, in Dhudike

• Died on: 17 November 1928, in Lahore, Pakistan

• Nickname: Punjab Kesari

• Parents: Gulab Devi, Radha Krishan

Lala Lajpat Rai, also known as Punjab Kesari, was born in Punjab in 1865. He was one of the Indian National Congress's radical members and was a member of the Lal-Bal-Pal trio. He rose to prominence after leading the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Punjab Protest against the Jalliawala Bagh event in 1920. He was killed by Britishers in a savage Lathi charge during a Simon Commission protest in 1928.

11. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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• Born on: 23 July 1856, in Chikhali

• Died on: 1 August 1920, in Mumbai

• Full name: Keshav Gangadhar Tilak

• Nickname: Lokmanya Tilak

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was an outstanding Indian liberation warrior who was born in 1856. In a roaring anti-British protest, he lit a fire across the country with the message "Swaraj is my birthright." He was better known as one of the Lal, Bal, and Pal trio. Tilak created schools and produced rebellious periodicals to resist the English rulers. He was given the name Lokmanya Tilak because he was regarded as one of the finest leaders.

12. Dadabhai Naoroji

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• Born on: 4 September 1825, in Navsari

• Died on: 30 June 1917, in Mumbai

• Organizations founded: Indian National Congress, Zoroastrian Trust Funds of Europe, National Congress, London Indian Society

• Parents: Naoroji Palanji Dordi, Manekbai Naoroji Dordi

Dadabhai Naoroji, who was born in 1825, is credited with founding the Indian National Congress. He's also one of the most well-known members of the nonviolence autonomous movement. In one of his writings, he argued that British colonisation in India was tantamount to plundering the country's wealth.

These courageous Indian freedom fighters fought for our motherland, and many of them gave their lives for the sake of our country's freedom. Let us remember and be proud of all of India's freedom fighters.