Born on 2nd October 1869, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is revered as Father of the Nation for his immense sacrifices for India. He not only ushered India towards freedom, but he also became the inspiring figure for many independence struggles and rights movements across the world. Popularly called Bapu, Gandhi introduced the doctrine of non-violence in India. According to him, independence was to be achieved through a combination of non-violent movement and non-co-operation with the British. The historic Non-Cooperation movement, Dandi March and the Quit India movement were all started under his leadership.

Born: 2 October 1869, Porbandar

Full name: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Assassinated: 30 January 1948, New Delhi

Famously Known As Bapu

Born in 1907, Bhagat Singh was among the extreme revolutionary Indian freedom fighters. He was a largely controversial, though respected figure in the freedom struggle of India. This revolutionary hero was born in a Sikh family in the undivided state of Punjab and carried the legacy of his family and clinched to his patriotism till his death. He was involved in a plot in 1928 to assassinate James Scott, a British police superintendent to exact revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai. The plot failed when they mistakenly killed another young police officer and Singh fled to Lahore to escape from punishment. The following year, he, along with his associates hurled a bomb at the Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi in protest against the implementation of the Defence of India Act and surrendered to the police. This great Indian freedom fighter was sentenced to death by hanging by the British, and executed at the age of only 23.

Born: 28 September 1907, Banga, Pakistan

Died: 23 March 1931, Lahore Central Jail, Lahore, Pakistan

Education: National College, Lahore, National College of Arts, Dayanand Anglo-Vedic Schools System

Famously Known As: Shaheed Bhagat Singh

One of the greatest Indian freedom fighters that history witnessed was none other than Subhas Chandra Bose. He was born on 23rd January 1897. He was a radical nationalist and his ultimate patriotism carved a hero out of him. Bose disagreed with the ideals of non-violence promoted by Gandhi, instead of believing that only armed revolt could oust the British from India. The founder of the Forward Bloc, he escaped the eyes of the British to ultimately reach Germany during the second world war. He raised the Indian National Army (INA) and with Japanese help, was able to free a portion of Indian territory from the British in Manipur, but was ultimately defeated due to Japanese surrender to the British. Although he is believed to have died in a plane crash in 1945, his death remains shrouded in mystery to date.

Born: 23 January 1897, Cuttack

Famously Known As Netaji

Died: 18 August 1945, Taipei, Taiwan

Education: Scottish Church College (1918), Presidency University

Vallabhbhai Patel was born on 31st October 1875. A senior leader of the Indian National Congress, he had an immense contribution to the Indian freedom struggle as one of the most influential and strong-minded Indian freedom fighters. He was one of the most influential leaders of Gujarat, who organized peasant movements against the British based on Gandhi’s ideals of non-violence. One of the first congress leaders to have accepted the British plan of partition for India, he is remembered for his role in integrating the princely states into the dominion of India. His efforts led to the integration of around 562 princely states. After independence, he served as the first home minister and deputy prime minister of India.

Born: 31 October 1875, Nadia

Died: 15 December 1950, Mumbai

Full name: Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel

Famously Known As Sardar, Iron Man Of India

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was born on 14th November 1889. He was the single child of Motilal Nehru and Swarup Rani Nehru. Nehru was one of the most renowned barristers and was known for his intellectual capabilities which soon made him one of the greatest politicians India had ever seen. Nehru, under the approval of Gandhi, his mentor, rose to become one of the most dominant figures in Indian politics from the 1930s onwards. Nehru, after much deliberations, accepted the partition proposal for India in 1947 and took oath as the First Prime Minister of India after attaining independence. His birthday on 14 November is widely celebrated in India as Children’s day.

Born: 14 November 1889, Prayagraj

Died: 27 May 1964, New Delhi

Spouse: Kamala Nehru (m. 1916–1936)

Parents: Motilal Nehru

Famously Known As: Chacha Nehru, Pandit Nehru

Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on 2nd October 1904 in the state of Uttar Pradesh. He was conferred with the title of Shastri which in English is termed as Scholar. At the age of only sixteen, he left his studies to join the non-cooperation movement at the call of Gandhi. Later, he graduated with a first-class degree from Kashi Vidyapeeth, a national institution of higher education inaugurated by Gandhi. He was one of the most proactive Indian freedom fighters who participated in various movements such as the Quit India movement, Civil Disobedience movement and other satyagrahas led by Mahatma Gandhi. Lal Bahadur Shastri was incarcerated by the British for considerable periods during his lifetime. Post attaining independence, he first became the Home Minister and later was made the Prime Minister of India in the year 1964.

Born: 2 October 1904, Mughalsarai

Died: 11 January 1966, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Party: Indian National Congress

Famously Known As: Man of Peace

Born on 4th September 1825, was a Mathematics and Natural Philosophy professor. He was educated at the Elphinstone College in Bombay. He turned towards politics later in life and became very active in the field. His opinion was unfavourable and he felt that the British rule would leave and cause irreparable damage to the Indian economy. In the years 1886, 1893 and 1906, Dadabhai Naoroji had the privilege of presiding over the annual sessions of the Indian National Congress. This later led to the nationalist movement in India. His popular writings include the article named Poverty and Un-British Rule in India (1901). In this article, he was of the strong belief and opinion that India was taxed at a very high rate and all of India's wealth was being drained to England.

Born: 4 September 1825, Navsari

Died: 30 June 1917, Mumbai

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

Famously Known As: 'Grand Old Man of India' and 'Unofficial Ambassador of India'

Tantia Tope was one of the famous revolutionaries of the Rebellion of 1857. Born in 1814, he led his soldiers to fight against the dominance of British rule. He made General Windham leave Kanpur and helped Rani Lakhsmi Bai reinstating Gwalior.

Born: 1814, Yeola

Died: 18 April 1859, Shivpuri

Full name: Ramachandra Pandurang Tope

Education: Scottish Church College (1918), Presidency University

Bipin Chandra Pal was a revolutionary born in 1858 during the Biggest revolution against the British Army. He was a significant part of the Indian National Congress and encouraged the abandonment of foreign goods. He formed a trio with Lala Lajpat Rai and Bal Gangadhar Tilak to be known as Lal-Bal-Pal where they executed several revolutionary activities.

Born: 7 November 1858, Habiganj District, Bangladesh

Died: 20 May 1932, Kolkata

Education: St. Paul's Cathedral Mission College, Presidency University

Famously Known As: Father of Revolutionary Thoughts

Famously known as Punjab Kesari, he was one of the extremist members of the Indian National Congress. He formed a trio with Bipin Chandra Pal and Bal Gangadhar Tilak to be known as Lal-Bal-Pal where they executed several revolutionary activities. He led the Punjab Protest against the Jallianwala Incident and Non-Cooperation Movement. He fought against the Simon Commission Protest and lost his life because of a lathi charge by the Britishers

Born: 28 January 1865, Dhudike

Died: 17 November 1928, Lahore, Pakistan

Famously Known As: Punjab Kesari

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was a remarkable freedom fighter born in 1856. Famously known for his quote, 'Swaraj is my Birthright. He published several rebellious newspapers and built schools to defy British Rule. He was the third member of the Lal-Bal-Pal along with Lala Lajpat Rai and Bipin Chandra Pal.

Born: 23 July 1856, Chikhali

Died: 1 August 1920, Mumbai

Famously Known As Lokmanya Tilak

Born on 22nd October 1900, in the district of Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Ashfaqulla Khan grew up with the non-cooperation movement going on at the forefront, led by Mahatma Gandhi. Just when he was a young gentleman, Ashfaqulla Khan became acquainted with Ram Prasad Bismil. He was one of the main conspirators in the Chauri Chaura incident, which took place in Gorakhpur. He was a strong advocate of independence and wanted the British to leave India at any cost. Ashfaqulla Khan was a popular freedom fighter, known for his true friendship with Bismil, was sentenced to death for the Kakori train robbery. It was popularly known as the Kakori Conspiracy of 1925

Born: 22 October 1900, Shahjahanpur

Died: 19 December 1927, Faizabad

Organization: Hindustan Socialist Republican Association

Famously Known As:Ashfaq Ulla Khan

Balajirao Bhat, commonly known as Nana Sahib, was born in Bithoor (Kanpur District), Uttar Pradesh in May 1824. He was the eighth Peshwa of India's Maratha Empire. Balaji Bajirao was another name for him. When Chattrapati Shahu died in 1749, he left the Maratha Empire to the Peshwas. He did not have an heir to his realm, therefore he nominated the valiant Peshwas as his heir. Nana Sahib, as king of the Maratha Empire, made significant contributions to the development of Pune. During his rule, Poona was transformed from a small village to a metropolis. He redesigned the city by constructing new districts, temples, and bridges. Having said that, Sahib was a key contributor to the 1857 revolt, leading a group of enthusiastic rebels. He overran the British soldiers in Kanpur and endangered the British camp by murdering the survivors. However, after defeating Nana Saheb and his men, the British were able to retake Kanpur.

Born: 19 May 1824, Bithoor

Full name: Dhondu Pant

Died: 1859, Naimisha Forest

Disappeared: July 1857 in Cawnpore (now Kanpur), British India

Famously known as Nana Sahib

Sukhdev, who was born in 1907, was a brave revolutionary and a key member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association. Without a doubt, he was one of the most revered figures of the Indian freedom struggle. He collaborated closely with his colleagues Bhagat Singh and Shivram Rajguru. He was accused of being involved in the assassination of British officer John Saunders. Unfortunately, at the age of 24, he was caught and hanged with Bhagat Singh and Shivaram Rajguru on March 23, 1931, in Punjab's Hussainwala (now in Pakistan).

Born: 15 May 1907, Ludhiana

Died: 23 March 1931, Lahore, Pakistan

Education: National College of Arts, National College, Lahore

Member of: Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA)

Kunwar Singh was born in April 1777 to the Maharaja and Maharani of Jagdispur (now in Bhojpur District, Bihar) to the Maharaja and Maharani of Jagdispur. His name is often lost amid the other more renowned names of the Revolt. Nonetheless, his contribution to the First War of Independence was enormous. Kunwar Singh led the uprising in Bihar. On July 25, 1857, he gained command of the sepoys stationed at Danapur at the age of nearly 80. Kunwar Singh took over Azamgarh in March 1858. (now in UP). He then went home and commanded a successful fight near Jagdispur on July 23rd. The British, headed by Captain le Grand, were beaten in this fight despite Kunwar Singh being the fact that Kunwar Singh was severely hurt.

Born: November 1777, Jagdishpur

Died: 26 April 1858, Jagdishpur

Full name: Babu Veer Kunwar Singh

Famously Known as Veer Kunwar Singh

Mangal Pandey, a well-known Indian freedom fighter, is usually recognized as the forerunner of the 1857 revolt against the British, which is regarded as India's first battle of independence. As a soldier in the East India Company's army's 34th Bengal Native Infantry (BNI) regiment, he led the sepoy mutiny, which eventually led to the 1857 uprising. When a new Enfield rifle was launched in India in the mid-1850s, his biggest dispute with the business began. The rifle's cartridges were rumored to be lubricated with animal fat, specifically cow and pig fat. As a result of the cartridges' use, the Indian troops rebelled against the corporation since it violated their religious beliefs. Pandey and his fellow sepoys rose up in revolt against the British commanders on March 29, 1857, and even attempted to kill them. He was arrested and sentenced to death on April 18. However, anticipating a sepoy uprising, British officials executed him 10 days prematurely on April 8.

Born: 19 July 1827, Nagwa

Died: 8 April 1857, Barrackpore

Occupation: Sepoy (soldier)

Cause of death: Execution by hanging

Known for: Indian independence fighter

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was born in 1883 and spent the rest of his life as a dedicated activist and Indian revolutionary. He established the Abhinav Bharat Society and the Free India Society. Swatantryaveer Savarkar was his given name. As a writer, he also penned a piece named 'The Indian War of Independence,'' which provided wonderful information about the 1857 Indian revolt.

Born: 28 May 1883, Bhagur

Died: 26 February 1966, Mumbai

Party: Hindu Mahasabha

Education: City Law School (1909), Fergusson College (1902-1905), Wilson College, Mumbai, Mumbai University

C Rajagopalachari, born in 1878, was a lawyer by profession before joining the Indian National Congress in 1906 and rising through the ranks to become a recognizedCongress legislator. Rajagopalachari was a towering figure in contemporary Indian politics. He was a member of the Indian National Congress during the pre-independence era and a staunch supporter of Mahatma Gandhi. He was a fervent devotee of He also actively engaged in Lajpat Rai's Non-Cooperation Movement.

Born: 10 December 1878, Thorapalli

Died: 25 December 1972, Chennai

Education: Presidency college, Bangalore central University (1894), Bangalore University

Famously known as CR, Mango of Krishnagiri, Rajaji

Awards: Bharat Ratna

Desh hit paida huye hai Desh par marr jayenge Marte marte desh ko zinda magar kar jayenge” Ram Prasad Bismil was one of the most notable Indian revolutionaries who fought British colonialism and made it possible for the nation to breathe the air of freedom after eons of struggle against the imperial forces, with a desire for freedom and revolutionary spirit reverberating in every inch of his body and poetry. Bismil, who was born in 1897, was a respected member of the Hindustan Republican Association alongside Sukhdev. He was also a participant in the infamous Kakori train heist, for which the British government condemned him to death.

Born: 11 June 1897, Shahjahanpur

Died: 19 December 1927, Gorakhpur Jail, Gorakhpur

Cause of death: Execution by hanging

Organization: Hindustan Socialist Republican Association

Chandra Shekhar Azad, born in 1906, was a close companion of Bhagat Singh in the independence movement. He was also a member of the Hindustan Republican Association and the bravest and daring Indian freedom fighters against the British authorities. After murdering several opponents during a battle with British forces, he shot himself with his Colt pistol. He promised he'd never be caught alive by the British.

Born: 23 July 1906, Bhavra

Died: 27 February 1931, Chandrashekhar Azad Park

Full name: Chandrashekhar Tiwari

Education: Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith