Honouring 78 years of independence: Check out unseen images of Indian freedom struggle, from celebrated to unsung heroes
As India marks 78 years of independence, here's remembering the struggles of both celebrated and unsung heroes who fought against British rule. The X handle @IndiaHistorypic has shared moving images from this historic struggle, providing a nostalgic look at our journey to freedom.
It's been 78 years since India won its independence. On this day, we commemorates the hard-fought victory of those who struggled for freedom. In these years, we have witnessed many changes¡ªdissent, protests, celebrations, and ongoing questions about our progress. While we continue to celebrate and question, it's important to remember the profound impact of both the renowned freedom fighters and the lesser-known heroes whose efforts against British rule shaped the nation we are today.
Today, we honour them all.
As India celebrates its 78th Independence Day, the X handle @IndiaHistorypic has shared poignant images of the nation's struggle against British rule, offering a nostalgic journey through our rich history.
Check them out below:
In 1919 Young Bhagat Singh Brought Home This Blood Soaked Soil of Jallianwala Bagh#AzaadiKiNishaniyan pic.twitter.com/68dhhBl5uJ
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During Quit India Movement, Tara Rani Srivastava 's Husband Was Shot While Marching To Hoist Flag In Siwan But She Did Not Stop #AzaadiKiNishaniyan pic.twitter.com/ZkCUiBLIkz
¡ª indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) August 13, 2024
1930 :: Freedom Fighter Lies In Front of a Cartload of Imported British Cloths Being Taken to be Sold In Bombay
¡ª indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) August 12, 2024
( Photo - @GettyImages / Keystone )
#AzaadiKiNishaniyan pic.twitter.com/SIrCBAavsT
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¡ª indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) August 15, 2024
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Last Available Photo of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose On His Arrival at Saigon On 17th August 1945 pic.twitter.com/2YoZV7rvfw
¡ª indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) August 9, 2024
Pramathanath Mitra Was Founding Member of Indian Revolutionary Organization Anushilan Samiti #AzaadiKiNishaniyan pic.twitter.com/UJaJT8SUMR
¡ª indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) August 10, 2024
Revolutionary Baikuntha Shukla From Muzaffarpur, Bihar Was Member of Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). He Was Hanged For Killing Government Approver Phanindra Nath Ghosh Whose Testimony Led to Execution of Bhagat Singh #AzaadiKiNishaniyan pic.twitter.com/i1UP45yEJx
¡ª indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) August 10, 2024
Baba Bhag singh Canadian Participated In Revolutionary Movements , In 1915 On His Return to India He Was Arrested and Imprisoned In Multan Jail #AzaadiKiNishaniyan pic.twitter.com/TfheWbPgRx
¡ª indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) August 10, 2024
Revolutionary Ganesh Damodar Savarkar Was Imprisoned In Cellular Jail Andamans From 1910 to 1921#AzaadiKiNishaniyan pic.twitter.com/ypfNEk9udX
¡ª indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) August 10, 2024
Vasudev Balwant Phadke Formed Revolutionary Group To Fight British .
¡ª indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) August 10, 2024
In 1883 Was Deported To Aden
#AzaadiKiNishaniyan pic.twitter.com/gNaxEUbEEo
In 1934 Revolutionary Tarakeswar Dastidar Was Hanged For Participating In Chittagong Armoury Raid #AzaadiKiNishaniyan pic.twitter.com/3sz3Wpa0Il
¡ª indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) August 10, 2024
In 1930 Twenty Two Years Old Babu Genu From Bombay Was Crushed Under The Truck When He Stopped Foreign Fabric Consignment #AzaadiKiNishaniyan pic.twitter.com/FZxecmPRol
¡ª indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) August 10, 2024
Memorial at Budge Budge , Kolkata For Sikh Passengers of Komagata Maru Ship .
¡ª indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) August 15, 2024
When Komagata Maru Returned to Kolkata , British Police Opened Fire On Passengers In Budge Budge #AzaadiKiNishaniyan pic.twitter.com/BeoP5BnCYM
August,1947 :: Life Magazine Published Image of BS Kesavan Dividing Books In Imperial Secretariat Library pic.twitter.com/tJQxfphE52
¡ª indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) August 15, 2024
1940s :: Indian National Army of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
¡ª indianhistorypics (@IndiaHistorypic) August 13, 2024
Brigades of INA ::
Nehru Brigade
Gandhi Brigade
Azad Brigade
Subhas Brigade
Rani Jhansi Regiment pic.twitter.com/tTpYV8UpdB
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