Introduction The Indian freedom struggle was not merely a political movement; it was a vast socio-cultural transformation in which women emerged as dynamic participants. While women had participated in earlier regional uprisings—such as the Revolt of 1857 or tribal and peasant resistances—their involvement remained limited in scope and visibility. It was only during the Gandhian…
Introduction The Gandhian phase of the Indian national movement, roughly spanning from 1915 to 1947, represents one of the most dynamic and transformative periods in India’s freedom struggle. Mahatma Gandhi’s entry into Indian politics revolutionized the nature, direction, and spirit of the nationalist movement. His leadership not only united people across regions, castes, classes, and…
Introduction The Indian freedom struggle was not merely a political battle against British imperialism; it was a comprehensive movement for moral, social, and economic regeneration. Among the towering figures of India’s independence movement, Mahatma Gandhi stands out as a visionary who sought to achieve swaraj (self-rule) not just through political defiance but also through constructive…