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தமிழ்நாட்டின் சுதந்திரப் போராட்ட வீரர்கள் பட்டியல், பெயர், காலம், இயக்கம்

இந்தியாவின் சுதந்திரப் போராட்டத்தில் முக்கியப் பங்காற்றிய அவர்களின் பெயர்கள், காலங்கள் மற்றும் தொடர்புடைய இயக்கங்கள் உள்ளிட்ட தமிழ்நாடு சுதந்திரப் போராட்ட வீரர்கள் பட்டியலைப் பெறுங்கள்.

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தமிழ்நாட்டின் சுதந்திரப் போராட்ட வீரர்கள்

இந்திய சுதந்திரப் போராட்டத்தில் தமிழ்நாட்டின் விடுதலைப் போராளிகள் முக்கியப் பங்காற்றினர். பிரிட்டிஷ் காலனி ஆதிக்கத்திலிருந்து இந்தியாவின் விடுதலைக்காகப் போராடிய பல முக்கிய தலைவர்களின் தாயகமாக தமிழ்நாடு இருந்தது. V.O சிதம்பரம் பிள்ளை முதல் கே.காமராஜ் வரை இந்தத் தலைவர்களும் அவர்களது இயக்கங்களும் தலைமுறை தலைமுறையாக சுதந்திரப் போராட்டத்தில் ஈடுபடத் தூண்டியது.  இக்கட்டுரையில், தமிழ்நாட்டின் சுதந்திரப் போராட்ட வீரர்களின் பட்டியல், அவர்களின் பெயர்கள், காலங்கள் மற்றும் அவர்கள் தொடர்புடைய இயக்கங்கள் ஆகியவற்றை ஆராய்வோம்

தமிழ்நாட்டின் சுதந்திரப் போராட்ட வீரர்கள் : மகாத்மா காந்தி மற்றும் பிற குறிப்பிடத்தக்க தலைவர்களின் பணியைத் தவிர, சுதந்திரப் போராட்ட வீரர்கள் தமிழ்நாடு இந்திய சுதந்திரத்தில் முக்கிய பங்கு வகித்தது. தமிழ்நாட்டின் சுதந்திரப் போராட்ட வீரர்கள் பலர் ஆங்கிலேயர் ஆட்சியை எதிர்த்தனர்.

தீரன் சின்னமலை ஆங்கிலேயர் ஆட்சிக் காலத்தில் இந்தியாவில் சுதந்திரப் போராட்ட வீரர். பிரிட்டிஷ் அரசால் தூக்கிலிடப்பட்டார். அவரது நினைவாக கிண்டி அருகே அவரது சிலை நிறுவப்பட்டது.

முதல் சுதந்திரப் போராட்ட வீரர்கள்

அம்புஜம்மாள் எஸ். சீனிவாச ஐயங்கார் மற்றும் அவரது மனைவி ரங்கநாயகிக்கு 1899 ஜனவரி 8 அன்று பிறந்தார். சீனிவாச ஐயங்கார் சென்னை மாகாணத்தில் இந்திய தேசிய காங்கிரஸின் முன்னணி தலைவர்களில் ஒருவராகவும், ஸ்வராஜ் கட்சியின் தலைவராகவும் பணியாற்றினார். அம்புஜம்மாளின் தாய்வழி தாத்தா சர் வி. பாஷ்யம் ஐயங்கார் ஆவார், இவர் மெட்ராஸ் பிரசிடென்சியின் அட்வகேட் ஜெனரலாக நியமிக்கப்பட்ட முதல் பூர்வீக இந்தியர் ஆவார். அம்புஜம்மாள் கும்பகோணத்தைச் சேர்ந்த வக்கீல் எஸ் தேசிகாச்சாரியை 1910 இல் மணந்தார்.

மற்ற சுதந்திர போராட்ட வீரர்களின் பங்கு

வி.வி.எஸ்.ஐயர், வி.கல்யாணசுந்தரம், ஜானகி தேவர், சுப்ரமணிய சிவா, சத்தியமூர்த்தி, சர் பி.எஸ்.சிவசுவாமி ஐயர், வாஞ்சிநாதன், சம்பகாராமன் பிள்ளை, தி.சதாசிவம், திருப்பூர் குமரன், லக்ஷ்மி சேகல், ஜானகி, அதி நாகப்பன் போன்ற சுதந்திரப் போராட்ட வீரர்கள் தங்கள் வாழ்க்கையை இந்திய சுதந்திரப் போராட்டத்திற்காக அர்ப்பணித்தவர்கள். அனைவரும் தங்கள் பிராந்தியத்தில் பிரிட்டிஷ் காலனித்துவத்தை எதிர்த்தனர். அவர்களில் பெரும்பாலோர் பிரிட்டிஷ் காலனித்துவத்தை எதிர்த்த கவிஞர்கள், இலக்கியங்கள் மற்றும் வணிகர்கள். வாச்சிநாதன் தனது துணிச்சலுக்குப் பெயர் பெற்றவர், ஜெனரல் ஆஷைக் கொன்று, மணியாச்சியில் தற்கொலை செய்துகொண்டார். வி. கல்யாணசுந்தரம், வி.வி.எஸ். ஐயர், சுதந்திரப் போராட்டத்தில் ஈடுபட்ட தமிழறிஞர்கள். எஸ். சுப்ரமணிய ஐயர் சுதந்திரத்திற்காக ஒரு முக்கியப் பங்காற்றிய வழக்கறிஞராக இருந்தார், அவர் “ஹோம் ரூல் இயக்கத்தின்” இணை நிறுவனர் ஆவார், எனவே அவர் தென்னிந்தியாவின் பெரிய முதியவர் என்று பிரபலமாக அழைக்கப்படுகிறார்.

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Who is first freedom fighter in Tamil Nadu?

Maveeran Alagumuthu Kone (11 July 1710 – 19 July 1759), from Kattalankulam in Thoothukudi District, was an Indian polygar who revolted against the British presence.

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Anjalai Ammal took part in all major struggles organised by the Congress for more than two decades. She was among the first few women to get elected to the State legislature.

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இந்திய சுதந்திர போராட்டம் என்றதுமே உடனடியாக நம் நினைவில் வருவதும், நாம் பேசுவதும், காந்தி, நேரு, சுபாஷ் சந்திர போஸ் ஆகியோரைப்பற்றித்தான். ஆனால் சாமானிய பெண்களும் விடுதலை போராட்டத்தில் தங்களை இணைத்துக்கொண்டு போராடினர்.

ரகசியமான போராட்டங்களில் தகவல்களை ரகசியமாக கொண்டுசேர்க்கும் பணிகளை பெண்கள் செய்தனர். சுதேசி இயக்கத்தில் பெண்கள் தீவிரமாக கலந்துகொண்டனர். குறிப்பாக தமிழ்நாட்டை சேர்ந்த வீரப்பெண்மணிகள் இந்திய சுதந்திரத்திற்காக ஆங்கிலேயர்களை எதிர்த்து போராடினர். அப்படியான வீரத்தமிழ் பெண்களை பற்றி பார்ப்போம்.

அஞ்சலை அம்மாள்:

கடலூரை சேர்ந்த அஞ்சலை அம்மாள் சமூக சீர்திருத்தவாதி. 1921ம் ஆண்டு ஒத்துழையாமை இயக்கத்தில் கலந்துகொண்டதன் மூலம், தனது விடுதலை போராட்ட பயணத்தை தொடங்கிய அஞ்சலை அம்மாள், அதைத்தொடர்ந்து உப்புச்சத்தியாகிரகம், வெள்ளையனே வெளியேறு இயக்கம் ஆகிய போராட்டங்களில் கலந்துகொண்டார். அஞ்சலை அம்மாளின் தைரியத்தை பார்த்த மகாத்மா காந்தி, அவரை தென்னிந்தியாவின் ஜான்சி ராணி என அழைத்தார்.

அஞ்சலை அம்மாளை சந்திப்பதற்காக காந்தி கடலூருக்கு வந்தார். ஆனால் அஞ்சலை அம்மாள் காந்தியை சந்திக்க ஆங்கிலேய அரசு தடை விதித்தது. ஆனாலும் புர்கா அணிந்து சென்று காந்தியை சந்தித்தார் அஞ்சலை அம்மாள். விடுதலை போராட்டங்களில் தான் கலந்துகொண்டது மட்டுமல்லாது, தனது 9 வயது மகளையும் கலந்துகொள்ள வைத்தார் அஞ்சலை அம்மாள். விடுதலை போராட்டத்தில் கலந்துகொண்டதற்காக நான்கரை ஆண்டுகள் சிறையில் இருந்த அஞ்சலை அம்மாள், கடைசி குழந்தையை சிறையிலேயே பெற்றெடுத்தார். அப்பேர்ப்பட்ட வீரமங்கை அஞ்சலை அம்மாள்.

ருக்மினி லக்‌ஷ்மிபதி:

இந்திய விடுதலை போராட்டத்தில் பங்குபெற்ற பெண் போராளிகளில் முக்கியமானவர் ருக்மினி லக்‌ஷ்மிபதி. முதல் பெண் கேபினட் மினிஸ்டர் இவர் தான். சுதந்திரத்திற்கு பிந்தைய தமிழ்நாட்டின் முதல் சுகாதாரத்துறை அமைச்சரும் இவரே. 1920களின் தொடக்கத்தில் அரசியலில் அடியெடுத்து வைத்த ருக்மினி, சுதேசி இயக்கத்தில் தீவிரமாக செயல்பட்டார். 1923ம் ஆண்டு இந்திய தேசிய காங்கிரஸில் இணைந்து, இளைஞரணியை வழிநடத்தினார்.

1930ம் ஆண்டு தமிழ்நாட்டில் ராஜாஜி தலைமையில் நடந்த உப்புச்சத்தியாகிரகத்திலும் கலந்துகொண்டார். ராஜாஜி கைதான பிறகு, உப்புச்சத்தியாகிரகத்திற்கு தலைமையேற்று வழிநடத்தியது ருக்மினி லக்‌ஷ்மிபதி தான். பெண்களின் நலனுக்காகவும் முன்னேற்றத்திற்காகவும் பாடுபட்டார். வேதாரண்யம் உப்புச்சத்தியாகிரகத்தில் கலந்துகொண்டதற்காக ஓராண்டு சிறைத்தண்டனையும் பெற்றார்.

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Tamil Nadu Freedom Fighters and their role in Independence Movement

Tamil Nadu has its own pride as it has a collection of well known Freedom Fighters from its state. Many freedom fighters have dedicated their life and served themselves for society towards Indian Independence Movement that was against the rule of British. This article will focus manily about the life history and struggle made by each freedom fighter on their behalf.Read more for further informations.

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Male and Female Freedom Fighters of Tamil Nadu

We have all heard of Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, and Subhas Chandra Bose’s struggles and sacrifices for the independence of India. But do you know each province had its own struggle and contribution to the freedom struggle? The Indian independence movement has a long history of the people from the then Madras Presidency. These stories date back to the 18th century. Madras has rebellions who have always stood up and fought for what they deserve. In the early 1900s, freedom fighters of Tamil Nadu adopted non-violence principles. Both men and women from Tamil Nadu (then Madras Province), were very brave and active in the freedom struggle. As most of these heroes remain uncelebrated, we felt it is about time we pay tribute to these warriors. Therefore, we bring to you the major men and women freedom fighters of Tamil Nadu.

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Freedom Fighters of Tamil Nadu

Many activists from the Tamil Nadu province were important Gandhian leaders. Many of them also were part of pro-British political parties and movements like the Justice Party. These warriors have given their lives for our independence. Though most of these names are forgotten and not given a place in the pages of history, they still remain a story in the modern Tamil Nadu houses. To pay them the tribute and give them the recognition they deserve, let us see the stories of a few ordinary people who went through extraordinary struggles to make the dream of independence a reality. The list of these male and female Freedom Fighters of Tamil Nadu is given below.

1. Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathiyar

Born to Chinnasami Subramanya Iyer and Lakhsmiammaal in 1881, he was fondly known as Subbayya. He completed his education at a local high school and also learned music from a young age. At the age of 11, he went on to learn songs. It is from here that he was given the title of Bharathi (one who has the blessings of Saraswati). Bharathi lost his mother at the age of 6 and his father at the age of 16. He was married at the age of 14 to Chellamal, his seven-year younger cousin.

Bharathi traveled around the country for freedom. During his stay in Benaras (now Kashi and Varanasi), he was exposed to Hindu culture, nationality, and spirituality. This broadened his outlook and he was motivated to learn Hindi, Sanskrit, and English. He started adopting the Hindu culture, wore a turban, and grew a mustache and beard. Bharathi started to see beyond the social taboos and superstitions of the south. He protested strongly against the British.

2. Tiruppur Kumaran

Tiruppur Kumaran was one of the famous freedom fighters of Tamil Nadu. From a very young age, he involved himself in the Indian freedom struggle. He played a very vital role in his time. He started the Desa Bandhu Youth Association. The youth and young people were part of this association. This inspired many people and they got themselves involved in the freedom struggle. Tiruppur Kumaran is known for conducting various protests against the British in Tamil Nadu.

He was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and followed his principles in the freedom movement. He also took part in the congress movement. Tiruppur Kumaran was assaulted by the police during his protest against the British colonial government. Kumaran was so patriotic that the died holding the Indian National Flag even though it was banned by the British at the time. As his death was very cruel, he is called the Kodi Kaththa Kumaran.

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3. Veera Mangai Velunachiyar

Veera Mangai Velunachiyar was one of the fierce female freedom fighters of Tamil Nadu. She was a queen in the 18th century who rebelled against the British Empire and fought for India’s independence. Veera Mangai Velunachiyar has been trained in the skills of stick fighting, using weapons and martial arts like Valari, horse riding, and archery from a young age. She had also learned many languages like English, Urdu, and French. When the British entered her kingdom, they killed her husband and her daughter in the war. She was disturbed by this and wanted revenge. She started moving to different places often to avoid British invaders.

Veera Mangai Velunachiyar met with Sultan Hyder Ali in Mysore and requested him to provide her 5000 infantry and 5000 cavalries to defeat the British army. She fought the British valiantly and recaptured her kingdom. She was the first queen to raise a revolt against the British, 85 years before Rani Lakshmi Bai fought for freedom.

4. Vanchinathan

Vanchinathan is one of the famous Freedom Fighters of Tamil Nadu. She completed his schooling, an MA, and got into a lucrative government job. His biggest accomplishment was shooting Ashe, the collector of Dorai, dead. He shot Ashe at point-blank range when Ashe’s train had stopped at the Maniyachi station, en route to Madras. He committed suicide thereafter to evade the arrest. The railway station has since been renamed Vanchi Maniyachi. Before committing suicide, he has written a letter. The letter read:

“I dedicate my life as a small contribution to my motherland. I am alone responsible for this. 3000 youths of this brave country have taken an oath before mother Kali to send King George to hell once he sets his foot on our motherland. I will kill Ashe, whose arrival here is to celebrate the crowning of King George in this glorious land that was once ruled by great smarts. This I do to make them understand the fate of those who cherish the thought of enslaving this sacred land. I, as the youngest of them, wish to warn George by killing Ashe who is his sole representative and has destroyed the Swadeshi shipping company and several other freedom fighters by subjecting them to severe torture.

Vande Mataram Vande Mataram Vande Mataram”

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5. Veerapandiya Kattabomman

Veerapandiya Kattabomman was a very valiant and courageous warrior. He fought for his people and also sacrificed his life for the same. He inspired people to stand for what is right and what they deserve. Veerapandiya Kattabomman was one of the earliest freedom fighters of Tamil Nadu to oppose the British rulers. He waged a war with them in the 18th century, 6 decades before the Indian War of Independence which occurred in 1857 in Northern parts of India. The war was bloody and he was captured and hanged by the British in 1799 CE.

Female Freedom Fighters of Tamil Nadu

1. anjalai ammal.

Anjali Ammal was a Kadalur-based social worker and reformer. She began her political involvement with the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1921, and later participated in the Neil Statue Satyagraha, Salt Satyagraha, and Quit India Movement. Her bravery was so widely known that Mahatma Gandhi referred to her as South India’s Jhansi Rani. When he arrived in Kadalur to see Anjali Ammal, the British authorities forbade him from doing so. Anjali Ammal, on the other hand, dressed up in a burqa to meet him. She also urged her nine-year-old daughter, Leelavathy, who Gandhi named after her, to join the demonstrations.

Mangai A, Anjali Ammal’s granddaughter, recalls, “My grandmother, Anjalai Ammal, was in jail for more than four and a half years and she gave birth to her last son in the jail itself.” Her biography is featured in the second semester Tamil textbook for Class 8. My grandpa, Murugappa, and my maternal aunt, Leelavathy, as well as her husband, Jamadhagni, were all independence fighters.”

2. Supriya Cherian

During the independence fight, Supriya Cherian and her husband were enthusiastic activists. In reality, her husband resigned from MCC after being instructed to stop participating in the Quit India Movement. Supriya and her husband were in Calcutta when India gained independence on August 15, 1947. “On the 14th, we learned that the 15th would be Direct Action Day” (Great Calcutta Killings). H S Suhrawardy was the Chief Minister at the time, and we were all concerned. It began on the 14th morning. We started hearing about Hindus and Muslims killing one other when I watched a Hindu guy strike a 17-year-old Muslim kid with a bamboo stick. Dr Khan, a well-known Muslim doctor who provided sanctuary to Hindus during the conflict, was assassinated while on his way to treat a Hindu riot victim.”

“My school, which was administered by Christian missionaries, was in a Hindu neighborhood, and all of our students were Muslims. To save their lives, the sisters concealed the peons beneath the altar and lied to the Hindu crowd. We observed vehicles full of sobbing and wounded Muslims and Hindus being driven in opposing ways at nine o’clock. As a result, it was a gloomy Independence Day for us. Nehru’s speech was not heard by us. There was no raising of the flag. Instead, we volunteered at hospitals to assist the injured, and the lads led a peace parade. Someone hurled a bomb during the procession, and it landed at my husband’s feet (also a fellow student at the time). Fortunately, it did not explode. Later, we joined the boys in the march, and the cops opened fire on us. “One youngster was killed,” Supriya Cherian recalls.

3. Rukmini Lakshmipathi

Rukmini Lakshmipathi was a freedom fighter who went on to become Tamil Nadu’s first female Cabinet minister and Health Minister after independence. Her first political actions were taken in the early 1920s when she began spinning as a member of the Swadeshi Movement. She joined the Indian National Congress in 1923 and was engaged in the organization of the Congress’s Youth League. In 1930, she joined the civil disobedience movement and was one of the leaders of Rajagopalchari’s Vedaranyam Salt Satyagraha in Tamil Nadu. When Rajaji was imprisoned, she assumed command of the Satyagraha. She was especially adept when it came to organizing women. For her role in the Vedaranyam Satyagraha, she was imprisoned for a year. She was an enthusiastic supporter of Mahatma Gandhi and took part in the Individual Satyagraha called for by Gandhi after England unilaterally declared war on Germany on India’s behalf in 1939.

4. Krishnammal Jagannathan

Krishnammal Jagannathan, born into a landless Dalit family, completed her university education and became a member of Gandhi’s Sarvodaya Movement. Here she met her future husband, Sankaralingam, who gave up his wealthy family money to fight for independence and was jailed during the Quit India campaign. Following independence, she and her husband were prominent participants in Vinoba Bhave’s Bhoodan Movement, distributing over 4 million acres to landless peasants. She and her husband also founded the Land for Tiller’s Freedom in 1981, as well as a number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to assist the economically disadvantaged parts of society.

Other Freedom Fighters of Tamil Nadu

Apart from the ones mentioned above, there are more unsung heroes who have contributed enough to our freedom and we cannot forget them. Some of them are:

• V O Chidambaram Pillai
• Dheeran Chinnamalai
• Subramaniya Siva
• The Maruthu Pandiyar
• Puli Thevar
• Rangaiah Naidu
• Anandacharlu
• S P Narasimhalu Naidu

Hope you have read the entire list of the Freedom Fighters of Tamil Nadu. These male and female freedom fighters of TN have contributed much to the freedom that we have today. All youth must be inspired by them today and fight their own fights. Hope you have liked the content of this article, and if you do, make sure to connect with us on LinkedIn  for updates. Also, subscribe to our  youtube channel  for more such content in the visual form.

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Tamil Nadu Freedom Fighters

Tamil Nadu , a state in southern India, has a rich history of resistance against colonialism and oppression. The region was under the control of various foreign powers for centuries, including the British Empire, Portuguese, Dutch, and French. Tamil Nadu freedom fighters played a crucial role in India’s struggle for independence and challenged the colonial rule through non-violent protests and armed rebellion.

This article aims to highlight some of the key figures who fought for Tamil Nadu’s liberation from foreign rule. It will explore their contributions to Indian nationalism, their challenges, and their legacy. By examining these historical figures’ lives and struggles, we can gain insight into the complexities of anti-colonial movements while developing a deeper understanding of the region’s past and present political landscape.

Key Takeaways

• Tamil Nadu freedom fighters played a crucial role in India’s struggle for independence, with the primary objective of achieving self-rule and independence from British colonial rule.
• Tamil Nadu freedom fighters actively participated in various movements such as the Non-Cooperation Movement, Salt Satyagraha, Quit India Movement, and more, and played a significant role in promoting indigenous industries and boycotting foreign goods.
• The impact of Tamil Nadu freedom fighters on India’s economy was significant, with the boycott of British goods reducing India’s trade deficit with Britain, and the establishment of the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company contributing significantly to the Indian independence movement.
• The legacy of Tamil Nadu’s independence struggle is marked by bravery, sacrifice, and commitment to the cause, with monuments and memorials dedicated to Tamil Nadu freedom fighters established throughout the state, and national awards and honors conferred upon them, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Bharat Ratna.

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V.O. Chidambaram Pillai (V.O.C.)

V.O. Chidambaram Pillai , a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement and a fervent supporter of Swadeshi, played a crucial role in the boycott of British goods and the establishment of indigenous industries in Tamil Nadu. Born on September 5, 1872, in Ottapidaram, V.O.C. hailed from a family of lawyers who were actively involved in India’s freedom struggle. He completed his law degree from Madras Law College and started practicing as a lawyer.

Despite having a successful legal career, V.O.C. was not content with just earning money and living comfortably. His passion for social reform led him to establish the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company in 1906, which aimed to challenge British monopoly over shipping industry by providing affordable transportation services to Indians. This move infuriated the British government, leading to his arrest and imprisonment for sedition.

V.O.C.’s family background fueled his desire for political change and inspired him to fight against colonial rule through non-violent means. With his unwavering commitment towards India’s freedom struggle, V.O.C.’s contribution cannot be overlooked when it comes to shaping Tamil Nadu’s history during that time period.

Transitioning into the subsequent section about ‘the Swadeshi movement ‘, it becomes evident that V.O.C.’s efforts were pivotal towards promoting indigenous industries and creating economic self-sufficiency among Indians.

The Swadeshi Movement

The Swadeshi Movement was a significant phase in India’s history that aimed to promote and encourage the use of indigenous goods and products over foreign imports. The objective of this movement was to build a self-sufficient economy by reducing dependence on foreign goods and promoting local industries. This movement had a profound impact on India’s economy as it led to the growth of various Indian industries, which ultimately contributed towards the development of the country.

Objectives and Significance

The objectives and significance of Tamil Nadu freedom fighters are crucial to understanding the historical context of India’s struggle for independence. The primary objective of these freedom fighters was to achieve self-rule and independence from British colonial rule. They aimed to overthrow the oppressive British regime that had been ruling over India for centuries, and establish a free, democratic nation where all citizens were equal.

The achievements of Tamil Nadu freedom fighters were many. They played an active role in various movements such as the Non-Cooperation Movement, Salt Satyagraha, Quit India Movement, and more. Their fearless spirit and dedication towards their cause inspired thousands of Indians to join the fight for independence. Their contribution towards achieving India’s freedom cannot be ignored or underestimated. Furthermore, their heroic efforts paved the way for future generations who would continue fighting against oppression and injustice in other forms beyond colonialism.

The impact of Tamil Nadu freedom fighters on India’s economy was also significant as they fought not only for political rights but also economic justice. However, we will explore this topic further in the subsequent section about ‘impact on india’s economy’.

Impact on India’s Economy

The role played by Tamil Nadu freedom fighters in the Indian independence movement had a profound impact on the country’s economy. The struggle for independence was not only about political sovereignty but also aimed to address issues such as poverty, inequality, and exploitation of labor. Activists from Tamil Nadu were at the forefront of this movement, fighting against British colonialism and advocating for economic self-reliance.

Tamil Nadu freedom fighters played a crucial role in promoting indigenous industries and boycotting foreign goods, which led to the growth of local industries. This move towards swadeshi (indigenous) goods boosted the country’s economy by creating jobs and spurring innovation. Additionally, the boycott of British goods reduced India’s trade deficit with Britain, which was one of the reasons why they colonized India in the first place. Thus, Tamil Nadu freedom fighters’ contribution to India’s economic growth is an important aspect of their legacy that should not be overlooked.

With their focus on promoting swadeshi industries and reducing dependence on foreign products, Tamil Nadu freedom fighters paved the way for indigenous companies like Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company to thrive. This company went on to become a symbol of Indian entrepreneurship and self-reliance during the pre-independence era.

The Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company

Operating during the early 20th century, Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company was a significant contribution to the Indian independence movement by providing employment opportunities for Indians and challenging British monopoly in shipping. The company was established in 1906 with a capital of Rs. 20 lakhs and operated several steamers between Calcutta and Rangoon. It aimed at promoting Indian entrepreneurship, reducing foreign dependence on shipping, and creating a sense of national pride.

The Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company had far-reaching impacts on India’s economy during colonial rule. Here are some of them:

• It challenged British monopoly: The company’s establishment marked the beginning of indigenous shipping industry that competed with British shipping companies in India. This challenged the prevailing economic order where most industries were controlled by foreigners.
• It created employment opportunities: The company provided job opportunities for Indians at various levels such as sailors, engineers, clerks, etc., which boosted indigenous entrepreneurship and self-reliance.
• It promoted trade: By connecting major ports in India with those abroad, the company facilitated trade and commerce within India and beyond its borders.

The success of Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company inspired many nationalists like V.O.C to take up similar initiatives that would challenge colonialism impact on India’s economy.

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V.O.C.’s Leadership and Inspiration

V.O.C., or Veerapandiya Kattabomman, was a prominent freedom fighter and leader from Tamil Nadu who played an instrumental role in India’s struggle for independence. His leadership qualities and political activism inspired many Indians to take up the cause of challenging British economic dominance by establishing indigenous industries. V.O.C.’s vision for a self-sufficient India led him to establish the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company, which aimed to break the monopoly of British shipping companies.

Apart from his contributions towards economic independence, V.O.C. was also known for his bravery and courage on the battlefield. He fought against the British in several battles, including the Polygar War and the rebellion against British authority in 1801-02. Despite facing numerous setbacks during these conflicts, V.O.C.’s leadership skills inspired his fellow fighters to continue their struggle for freedom.

V.O.C.’s legacy serves as an inspiration not only to those fighting for freedom but also to entrepreneurs seeking to establish indigenous industries today. His contributions towards building a self-reliant India are still remembered with reverence across Tamil Nadu. Other notable Tamil Nadu freedom fighters continued this legacy after V.O.C., each contributing in their own way towards achieving Indian independence.

Other Notable Tamil Nadu Freedom Fighters

V.O.C. played a significant role in inspiring and leading Tamil Nadu’s freedom struggle against British rule. However, he was not the only notable freedom fighter to contribute towards India’s independence movement. There were several other leaders who made significant contributions and sacrifices for their country.

One such leader was Subramanya Bharathi, a poet, journalist, and social reformer who fought tirelessly to uplift the oppressed sections of society. He used his pen as a weapon to inspire people to fight for their rights and freedom from colonial oppression. His contribution towards promoting the Tamil language and culture is noteworthy.

Another notable leader was Kattabomman, a tribal chieftain who defied British rule and refused to pay taxes imposed on him by the East India Company. He paid with his life for his defiance but left behind an enduring legacy of bravery and patriotism that inspired future generations of Indians.

These Tamil Nadu freedom fighters displayed immense courage in their fight against British colonialism. Their contributions and sacrifices have been instrumental in shaping India’s history as an independent nation. The challenges they faced during this period will be discussed further in the next section.

Challenges Faced by Tamil Nadu Freedom Fighters

The struggle for India’s independence was marked by numerous challenges, including the oppression of the British colonial rule. Tamil Nadu freedom fighters were not immune to these difficulties as they also faced political movements that aimed to thwart their efforts. The British empire implemented several measures such as the Rowlatt Act, which restricted freedom of speech and assembly, making it challenging for leaders from Tamil Nadu to mobilize and organize protests.

Furthermore, there were divisions among the leadership of the Indian National Congress (INC), with some members advocating for a more moderate approach while others preferred a more aggressive stance against British domination. These differences led to conflicts within the organization, which had a ripple effect on Tamil Nadu freedom fighters’ activities. Despite these challenges, leaders like Subramanya Bharathi and V.O Chidambaram Pillai continued to inspire and lead their followers in resistance against British oppression.

Tamil Nadu freedom fighters faced many obstacles during their quest for independence from British rule. However, through their unwavering determination and persistence in fighting for what they believed in, they left an indelible mark on India’s history. Their legacy continues to inspire new generations who seek mastery over their lives by standing up against oppression and injustice.

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Legacy of Tamil Nadu Freedom Fighters

The contribution of anti-colonial leaders from Tamil Nadu continues to inspire movements for justice and liberation worldwide. The legacy of Tamil Nadu’s independence struggle is marked by their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to the cause. Their contributions were not limited to men alone, as women too played an integral role in the freedom movement.

The following bullet points highlight some of the contributions made by Tamil Nadu’s women freedom fighters:

• Women such as Rukmini Lakshmipathi, who was part of the Indian National Congress and fought against British rule alongside Mahatma Gandhi.
• Janaki Ammal, a noted botanist who used her knowledge to help India gain independence.
• K. Thimmakka, who was instrumental in organizing protests against British rule and also worked towards promoting education among rural communities.

Their contributions remain an important part of Tamil Nadu’s history and continue to inspire future generations. In recognizing the efforts made by these brave individuals, we can learn from their struggles towards achieving social justice and equality.

While there have been many challenges faced by Tamil Nadu freedom fighters during their fight for independence from colonial rule, they left behind a powerful legacy that serves as a reminder of what can be achieved through perseverance and determination. The commemoration and recognition of these heroes is crucial in preserving their memory for generations to come.

Commemoration and Recognition

The commemoration and recognition of Tamil Nadu freedom fighters involves the establishment of monuments and memorials, as well as the conferring of national awards and honours. Monuments and memorials serve as physical reminders of the contributions made by these brave individuals to India’s struggle for independence. National awards and honours acknowledge their sacrifices and celebrate their legacy in shaping Tamil Nadu’s political, social, and cultural landscape.

Monuments and Memorials

Monuments and memorials dedicated to Tamil Nadu freedom fighters have been established throughout the state as a way to honor their sacrifices and contributions to India’s independence movement. These structures serve as a reminder of the selflessness and bravery of those who fought for the country’s freedom. Here are some examples of such monuments:

• The Veerapandiya Kattabomman Memorial Fort in Tirunelveli district, which commemorates the life of Kattabomman , one of the first Indian rulers to oppose British rule
• The VOC Park and Zoo in Coimbatore, named after Veerapandiya Kattabomman’s ally V.O. Chidambaram Pillai
• The Anna Samadhi located on Chennai’s Marina Beach, which is dedicated to C.N. Annadurai, a prominent leader during Tamil Nadu’s anti-Hindi agitation
• The Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam in Madurai, which houses a permanent exhibition about Gandhi and his role in India’s freedom struggle
• The Periyar Memorial House in Erode district, where social reformer Periyar E.V. Ramasamy lived

These monuments not only pay tribute to these heroes but also provide an opportunity for visitors to learn more about their lives and legacies.

As we move towards our next subtopic about national awards and honours given to Tamil Nadu freedom fighters, it is important to note that these monuments and memorials not only serve as symbols of remembrance but also inspire future generations with their stories of courage and sacrifice.

National Awards and Honours

Monuments and memorials serve as tangible reminders of the sacrifices made by Tamil Nadu’s freedom fighters. These structures stand tall in honor of those who fought for India’s independence. However, the legacy of these brave individuals does not end with these monuments alone. Many of them have been recognized and honored at a national level for their contributions to the country.

Tamil Nadu has produced several presidential awardees and Bharat Ratna recipients who have left an indelible mark on Indian history. The first president of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, awarded Subramanya Bharathi, a renowned poet and nationalist from Tamil Nadu, with the Sahitya Akademi Award posthumously in 1955. Another towering figure in Tamil Nadu’s fight for independence was C. Rajagopalachari, who served as the last Governor-General of India before it became a republic in 1950. He later went on to become India’s first Indian-born Governor-General after Independence and was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1954 for his services to independent India. These national awards are testament to the immense contribution that Tamil Nadu’s freedom fighters made towards securing our nation’s independence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What were V.O. Chidambaram Pillai’s personal beliefs and values?

V.O. Chidambaram Pillai was a prominent Indian freedom fighter whose contributions and ideologies had a significant impact on India’s struggle for independence. He believed in the power of self-reliance, economic empowerment, and non-violent resistance against British colonialism.

2. How did the Swadeshi Movement impact the economy of Tamil Nadu?

The Swadeshi movement had a significant impact on the economy of Tamil Nadu, particularly on agriculture and the role of women. It brought about changes in production techniques and increased participation of women in economic activities, leading to overall development.

3. What specific challenges did the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company face?

The Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company faced challenges such as lack of capital, competition from established European companies, and inadequate infrastructure. Despite these obstacles, the company had a significant impact on the Indian shipping industry and inspired nationalist sentiments.

4. Who were some of V.O.C.’s most important mentors or role models?

V.O.C.’s impact on Tamil Nadu’s independence movement was shaped by his exposure to various influences including the works of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Swami Vivekananda, and Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. These mentors inspired V.O.C. to embrace nationalism and advocate for Indian self-rule.

5. What efforts have been made to remember and honor Tamil Nadu freedom fighters in contemporary society?

To honor and remember Tamil Nadu freedom fighters, various memorial statues have been erected across the state and educational initiatives such as seminars, workshops, and research programs have been organized to spread awareness about their contributions to India’s struggle for independence.

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1. Chinnaswami Subramanya Bharathiyar

 Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathiyar was born to Chinnasami Subramanya Iyer and Lakhsmiammaal as “Subbayya” on December 11, 1881 in the Tamilnadu village of Ettayapuram. He was educated at a local high school called “The M.D.T. Hindu College” in Tirunelveli. From a very young age he learnt music and at 11th, he learnt songs. It was here that he was conferred the title of “Bharathi” (one blessed by Saraswati, the goddess of learning).

Bharathi lost his mother at the age of 5 and his father at the age of 16. He was brought up by his disciplinarian father who wanted him to learn English, excel in arithmetic, become an engineer and lead a comfortable life. However, Bharathi was given to day dreaming and could not concentrate on his studies. In 1897, perhaps to instill a sense of responsibility in him, his father had the 14 year old Bharathi, married to his seven year younger cousin, Chellamal.

During his stay in Benares (also known as Kashi and Varanasi), Bharathi was exposed to Hindu spirituality and nationalism. This broadened his outlook and he learned Sanskrit, Hindi and English. In addition, he changed his outward appearance. He also grew a beard and wore a turban.

Soon, Bharathi saw beyond the social taboos and superstitions of orthodox South

2. Tiruppur Kumaran

OKSR Kumaraswamy Mudaliar who was a famous freedom fighter in Tamil Nadu and he was born on 04-10-1904 in the small down named as Chennimalai in Tiruppur District of Tamil Nadu. He was popularly known as Tiruppur Kumaran. He involved himself in the Indian freedom movement in his young age and he participated in many struggles in the Indian freedom movement.

Tiruppur Kumaran had played a major vital role in the Indian freedom movement. He started “Desa Bandhu Youth Association” by grouping the youths and young persons from Tamilnadu to struggle against the British government to get freedom. Many persons got inspire and involved in the freedom struggle with Tiruppur Kumaran. He conducted many protest march against the British government in many places of Tamil Nadu. He got more inspiration from the father our Nation Mahatma Gandhi. He followed the procedures and methods which was suggested by Gandhiji in the Indian freedom movement. Tiruppur Kumaran had also participated in Congress movement from the Tiruppur’s contribution.

The Tamil Nadu people are always remembering the contribution of Tiruppur Kumaran for the freedom of India by conducting various functions and programmes by the name of Tiruppur Kumaran. A memorial statue for Tiruppur Kumaran was erected in the park which is very near to Tiruppur Railway station. There is a street by his name which is called as “Kumaran Salai”. There is also a college in his name in Tiruppur and it is called as “Tiruppur Kumaran College”. The Government of India had released a commemorative stamp in his name on October 2004 during the 100th birth anniversary of Tiruppur Kumaran. Get to know more about Freedom fighters from Tamilnadu here!

The great and famous freedom fighter of Tamil Nadu, Tiruppur Kumaran died on 11th January, 1932. His dead was very cruel that the Police assaulted him during the protest against the British colonial government. He was so patriotic that he died by holding the National flag of India which was banned by the British government. He is also called as “Kodi Kaththa Kumaran” due to this incident.

3. Veera Mangai Velunachiyar

Veera Mangai Velunachiyar was one of the queens in the 18th century in South India. She rebelled against the British Empire and fought for the freedom of India.  She was born in 1730 AD to the Mannar Sellamuthu Sethupathy and to Rani Sakandhimuthal of  Ramnad Kingdom.  She was the only daughter of this Royal family. The Royal couple had no male heir.  The royal family brought up the Princess, Velunachiyar, like  Prince of Ramnad due to this reason. She was trained in the skills of using weapons and also in martial arts like Valari, stick fighting  etc. She learnt horse riding and archery earlier. The Royal couple had engaged teachers to teach her many languages like French, English and Urdu. Thus this young brave Princess had excellent training in all war techniques. She was a scholar in many languages and was ready to rule the Ramnad Kingdom . She married Sivagangai Mannar Muthuvaduganathar at the age of sixteen.  In the year 1772 , the English invaded her kingdom .

Velu Nachiyar heard that her husband Raja Muthu Vaduganathar and her daughter young Princess Gowri Nachiyar were killed in Kalaiyar Koil war. This war was held in Kalaiyar Koil palace. British troops attacked the palace under the command of Lt.Col. Bon Jour . She was very much worried and wanted to take revenge. Dalavay Thandavaraya Pillai and Maruthu brothers sustained injuries. They promised to recapture the samasthan to punish the English. Dalavay Thandavaraya Pillai, an incredible and distinguished person was the most powerful administer in Sivagangai samsthanam.  Thandavaraya Pillai, the loyalist served (1700-1773) as Palavay and also as Pirathani under the three rulers of Sivagangai samsthanam. He was responsible for the development of Sivagangai samsthanam . At first he served the King Sasivarna Periya Udaiya Thevar during 1730-1750. Later he served under Muthu Vaduganatha Thevar, the King during 1750-1772 . He also served as *Pirathani to the queen Rani Velu Nachiyar.Here Dalavay means  military chief and the Pirathani means  chief minister. Pirathani was responsible for  the improvement of Foreign affairs. Thus the two charges were the most important and also  powerful .

(Thandavaraya Pillai was the son of Kathavaraya Pillai who was an accountant and also as Karvar, (administer) in this samsthan.He rendered his service with loyalty from the beginning of this samsthanam. He administered well and helped in the development. The King Udaiya Thevar was very much pleased because of his good administration and granted him his hereditary management. It shows the significance of loyalty of Dalavay Thandavaraya Pillai.   He advised Veera Mangal Velunachiar to move to different places often in order to avoid British invaders . Meanwhile Dalavay Thandavarayan Pillai wrote a letter to Sultan Hyder Ali on behalf of Velu Nachiyar to provide 5000 infantry and 5000 cavalry to defeat the British army. But unfortunately he passed away due to old age. She decided to meet Hyder Ali after the demise of Dalavay Thandavarayan Pillai  at  Mysore with the help of his son. She could explain in detail in Urdu all her problems with East India Company. She explained him her strong opposition of British regime. Hyder Ali was very much pleased and promised to help her in this conflict… He accepted her request with sympathy and provided the necessary military assistance. He orderd Syed Karki of Dindigul fort gladar to provide the required military equipments to Rani Velu Nachiyar. He released 5000 infantry and 5000 cavalry to Rani Velu Nachiyar immediately. Her troops advanced to Sivaganga with the help provided by Maruthu brothers. The Nawab of Arcot put so many hindrances to avoid the advancement of Rani Velu Nachiyar’s combined troops. The queen and Maruthu brothers overcame all hurdles. They geared up the troops and entered Sivaganga. She defeated the Nawab of Arcot and took him as a captivator. She re-captured her Sivaganga samsthan with the help of Hyder Ali and crowned as queen of the Sivagangai seemai. Velu Nachiyar is only the first queen who raised the revolt  against the British emperor. According to historians. Prof.Sanjeevi  mentioned in his ‘ Maruthiruvar’ book that ‘ the bravery queen Velu Nachiyar raised revolt against English emperor and fought for the freedom of India 85 years before Jhansi Rani’s freedom struggle in North . Venkatam further stated that Velu Nachiyar is India’s Joan of Arc.

4. Vanchinathan

Vanchinathan (1886 – June 17, 1911) , popularly known as Vanchi, was an Indian Tamil independence activist. He is best remembered for having shot dead Ashe, the Collector of Thirunelveli and having later committed suicide in order to evade arrest.

Vanchinathan was born in 1886 in Shenkottai to Raghupathy Iyer and Rukmani Ammal. His actual name was Shankaran. He did his schooling in Shenkottai and graduated in M.A. from Moolam Thirunal Maharaja College in Thiruvananthapuram. Even while in college, he married Ponnammal and got into a lucrative Government job.

On June 17, 1911, Vanchi assassinated Ashe, the district collector of Tirunelveli, who was also known as Collector Dorai. He shot Ashe at point-blank range when Ashe’s train had stopped at the Maniyachi station, en route to Madras. He committed suicide thereafter. The railway station has since been renamed Vanchi Maniyachi.

Vanchi was a close collaborator of Varahaneri Venkatesa Subrahmanya Iyer (normally shortened to V.V.S.Aiyar or Va.Ve.Su Iyer), another freedom fighter who sought arms to defeat the British.

Vanchinathan’s letter

“I dedicate my life as a small contribution to my motherland. I am alone responsible for this. 3000 youths of this brave country have taken an oath before mother Kali to send King George to hell once he sets his foot on our motherland. I will kill Ashe, whose arrival here is to celebrate the crowning of King George in this glorious land which was once ruled by great samrats. This I do to make them understand the fate of those who cherish the thought of enslaving this sacred land. I, as the youngest of them, wish to warn George by killing Ashe who is his sole representative and has destroyed the Swadeshi shipping company and several other freedom fighters by subjecting them to severe torture.

Vande Mataram. Vande Mataram. Vande Mataram”

5. Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1760 – 1799)

Veerapandiya Kattabomman  also known as Katta Bomman was an 18th century Indian Palaiyakkarar chieftain from Panchalankurichi and who was one of the earliest to oppose the British rule. He waged a war with the British six decades before Indian War of Independence which occurred in 1857 in Northern parts of India. After a bloody war with the British he was captured by British and hanged in 1799 CE. His fort was destroyed and his wealth looted by the British army. Today Panchalankurichi is a historically important place in the present day Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu state, India.

Veerapandiya Kattabomman was born to Jagaveera Kattabomman and Arumugathammal on January 4, 1760. He had two younger brothers Dalavai Kumarasami and Duraisingam. Veerapandiyan was fondly called ‘Karuthaiah’ (the black prince), and Dalavai Kumarasami, ‘Sevathaiah’ (the white prince). Duraisingam, a good orator, was nicknamed ‘Oomaidurai’ meaning the Mute Prince.

Azhagiya Veerapandiapuram (Otta-pidaram of today) was ruled by Jagaveera Pandiyan. He had a minister Bommu, also a brave warrior, who was known as Getti-bommulu in Telugu, after the god Sastha Ayyappan Swamy to describe his strength and fighting qualities which over a period of time, became Kattabomman in Tamil. Katta-bomman ascended the throne after Jagaveera Pandiyan, who had no issue, as Adi Kattabomman, the first of the clan of Katta-bomman.

Legend has it that during a hunting trip into the forests of Salikulam (close to Azhagiya Pandiyapuram) one of the Kattabommans watched the spectacle of a hare chasing seven hounds. Kattabomman was amazed at this miracle. Believing that the land possessed great powers that could instil courage in people, he built his fort there and named it Panchalankurichi.

On February 2, 1790, Veerapandiyan, 30, became the king of Panchalankurichi as Veera Pandia Kattabomman supposed to be the 47th ruler of the region and the 5th ruler from the Kattabomman clan and a Palya-karrar (or Polygar) of the Madurai Nayak kingdom.

After the collapse of the Vijayanagara Empire in the mid-16th century, their governors of Tamil Nadu, declared independence and established independent kingdoms. The old Pandiya country came to be governed by Naicker rulers in Madurai, who in turn divided their territories into 72 Palayams. These 72 Palayams were franchised to a Palayakarrar (Tamil word) or Polygar or Poligar (a British Term), who had to administer their territories, collect taxes, run the local judiciary, and maintain a battalion of troops for the Naicker rulers. Their function was a mixture of military governance and civil administration.

The regional/local chieftains and rulers who were earlier subordinates to the Madurai Kings became Polygars (or Palaya-karrar).

The Nayak rule in Madurai which controlled the entire West Tamil Nadu after two centuries came to an abrupt end in 1736 when Chanda Sahib of Arcot seized the Madurai throne from the last queen of Madurai in an act of treason. Chanda Sahib was later killed after the Carnatic Wars and the territory came under the Nawab of Arcot. The Palaya-karrars of the old Madurai country refused to recognize the new Muslim rulers driving the Nawab of Arcot to bankruptcy, who also indulged in lavishes like building palaces before sustaining his authority in the region.

Finally the Nawab resorted to borrowing huge sums from the British East India Company, erupting as a scandal in the British Parliament. The Nawab of Arcot finally gave the British the right to collect taxes and levies from the southern region in lieu of the money he had borrowed. The East India Company took advantage of the situation and plundered all the wealth of the people in the name of tax collection. They even leased the country in 1750’s to a savage warrior Muhammed Yusuf Khan (alias Marutha Nayagam), who killed many of the Polygars including and later got himself killed by the Arcot British forces.

Many of the Polygars submitted, only with the exception of Katta-bomman.

Kattabomman refused to pay his dues and for a long time refused to meet Jackson the Collector of the East India Company. Finally, he met Jackson at Ramalinga Vilasam, the palace of Sethupathi of Ramanathapuram. The meeting turned violent and ended in a skirmish in which the Deputy Commandant of the Company’s forces, Clarke was slain. Kattabomman and his men fought their way to freedom and safety, but Thanapathi Pillai, Kattabomman’s secretary was taken prisoner.

The Commission of Enquiry that went into the incident fixed the blame on Jackson and relieved him of his post, thinking the Company’s plan to take over the entire country gradually could be marred by Jackson’s fight with Veerapandiya Kattabomman.

The new Collector of Tirunelveli wrote to Kattabomman calling him for a meeting on 16 March, 1799. Kattabomman wrote back citing the extreme drought conditions for the delay in the payment of dues and also demanded that all that was robbed off him at Ramanathapuram be restored to him. The Collector wanted the ruling house of Sethupathis to prevent Kattabomman from aligning himself with the enemies of the Company and decided to attack Kattabomman.

The British also instigated his long time feuding neighbor Ettayapuram Poligar to make provocative wars over Kattabomman on their long pending territorial disputes.

Kattabomman refused to meet the Collector and a fight broke out. Under Major Bannerman, the army stood at all the four entrances of Panchalankurichi’s fort. At the southern end, Lieutenant Collins was on the attack. When the fort’s southern doors opened, Kattabomman and his forces audaciously attacked the corps stationed at the back of his fort, and slew their commander Lt. Collins.

The British after suffering heavy losses, decided to wait for reinforcements and heavy artillery from Palayamkottai. Sensing that his fort could not survive a barrage from heavy cannons, Kattabomman left the fort that night.

A price was set on Kattabomman’s head. Thanapathi Pillai and 16 others were taken prisoners. Thanapathi Pillai was executed and his head perched on a bamboo pole was displayed at Panchalankurichi to demoralise the resisters. Soundra Pandian Nayak, another rebel leader, was brutally done to death by having his brains dashed against a village wall.

Veerapandiya Kattabomman hid in so many places including thirumayam, virachilai and finally stayed at Kolarpatti at Rajagopala Naicker’s house where the forces surrounded the house. Kattabomman and his aides fled from there and took refuge in the Thirukalambur forests close to Pudu-k-kottai. Bannerman ordered the Raja of Pudukkottai to arrest Kattabomman. Accordingly, Kattabomman was captured and on October 16, 1799 the case was taken up (nearly three weeks after his arrest near Pudukkottai).

After a summary trial, Kattabomman was hanged unceremoniously on a Tamarind tree in Kayathar (near Thirunelveli).

Some of the other noteworthy persons who were hanged along with Kattabomman were Veeraghechayan Naicker, Dali Ethalappa Naicker and Palayakarrars of Kaadalkudi, Nagalapuram Puthur, Vripachy, Sivagangai, to death by hanging on charges of treason.

The Fort of Panchalankurichi was razed to the ground and all of Kattabomman’s wealth was looted by the English soldiers. Few years later, after the second Polygar war, the site of the captured fort was ploughed up and sowed with castor oil and salt so that it should never again be inhabited by the orders of the colonial government.

In subsequent years, a good deal of legend and folklore developed around Kattabomman and the Marudu Brothers. Kayatharu, where Kattabomman was executed has remained a place of political pilgrimage.

In his Tinnevelly Gazetteer of 1917, H. R. Pate notes the presence, in Kayatharu, of “a great pile of stones of all sizes, which represents the accumulated offerings by wayfarers of the past hundred years. Folk songs recalling the heroism of the Poligar leaders remain alive in Tamil Nadu to this day…”

The popular Tamil slang for a traitor or committing treason is Ettapa or Ettapan, courtesy the Ettayapuram Polygar whom the British later conferred the title of Raja. But it is disputed that Ettapan committed treason Kattabomman was arrested by King of Pudukottai. The Campa Cola ground in Chennai belongs/belonged to Ettappan family. Lately there is cry that unfair portrayal of Ettappan in the film Kattabomman in which actor Sivaji Ganesan gave a great performance, is the main cause for this. It seems that Ma.Po.Si(Ma.Po.Sivanyanam) who wrote the dialogues for the film had some misunderstanding with the Ettappan family.

6. V.O. Chidambaram Pillai

V.O. Chidambaram Pillai, popularly known by his initials, V.O.C, Va Voo Cee, Kappal Oottiya Tamilzhan, was an Indian freedom fighter born on 5 September 1872 in Ottapidaram, Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu State of India. He was a prominent lawyer, and a trade union leader. He gets credit for launching the first indigenous Indian shipping service between Turicorin and Colombo with the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company, competing against britis ships. He was an Indian National Congress (INC) member, later charged with sedition by the British government and sentenced to life imprisonment; his barrister license was stripped. He is also known as “Kappalottiya Tamilan”.

Vulaganathan Othapidaram Chidambaram Pillai or V.O.C was born on 05 September 1872 to an eminent lawyer Vulaganathan Pillai and Paramyee in Ottapidaram, Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu state in India. After completing schooling in Othapidaram and Tirunelveli he worked for a few years in the Othapidaram district administrative office. Later following his father’s footsteps he completed law.

As a lawyer he often pleaded for the poor, at times appearing against his father, who appeared for the affluent. Among his notable cases, he proved corruption charges on three sub-magistrates. In the Kulasekaranallur Asari case he proved innocence for the accused.

In the 1890s and 1900s India’s independence movement and the Swadeshi movement, initiated by Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Lala Lajpat Rai of Indian National Congress (INC), were at their peak. Mahatma Gandhi was yet to land in India. They were against the British Imperial coercion of trade, which was damaging traditional Indian industries and the communities dependent on them. They are the essence of the Swadeshi movement. In Madras Presidency the Independence movement was championed by the likes of Subramanya Siva, the poet Subramanya Bharathi, and Aurobindo Gosh later to be joined by V.O.C He entered politics in 1905 following the partition of Bengal, joining the Indian National Congress and taking a hardliner stand. He also presided at the Salem District Congress session.

V.O.C., drawing inspiration from Ramakrishnananda, a disciple of Swami Vivekannanda, resorted to Swadeshi work. Following requests by local citizens, he initiated steps to break the monopoly of British shipping in the coastal trade with Ceylon.

On 12 November 1905, V.O.C. formed the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company, by purchasing two steamships ‘S.S. Gaelia’ and ‘S.S. Lawoe’, thanks to the assistance and support of Lokamanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Aurobindo Ghose. The ships commenced regular service between Turicorin and Colombo (Srilanka), against the opposition of the British traders and the Imperial Governmetn. V.O.C. was thus laying the foundation for a comprehensive shipping industry in the country, more than just a commercial venture.

Until then the commerce between Tuticorin and Colombo was a monopoly enjoyed by the British India Steam Navigation Company (BISN). This was later to be merged with P&O lines and its Tuticorin agents, A & F. Harvey.

His efforts to widen the base of the Swadeshi movement, by mobilizing the workers of the Coral Mills (also managed by A. F. Harvey) brought him into increasing conflict with the British Raj. On 12 March 1908, he was arrested on charges of sedition and for two days, Tirunelveli and Tuticorin witnesses’ unprecedented violence, quelled only by the stationing of a punitive police force. But newspapers had taken note of VOC. Autobindo Ghosh, acclaimed him in Bande Mataram (March 27, 1908)

“Well Done, Chidambaram! A true feeling of comradeship is the salt of political life; it binds men together and is the cement of all associated action. When a political leader is prepared to suffer for the sake of his followers, when a man, famous and adored by the public, is ready to remain in jail rather than leave his friends and fellow workers behind, it is a gign theat political life in India is becoming a reality. Srijut Chidambaram Pillai has shown throughout the Turicorin affair a loftiness of character, a practical energy united with high moral idealism which show that the is a true Nationalist. His refusal to accept release on bail if his fellow-workers were left behind is one more count in the reckoning. Nationalism is or ought to be not merely a political creed but a religious aspiration and a moral attitude. Its business is to build up Indian character by educating it to heroic self-sacrifice and magnificent ambitions, to restore the tone of nobility which it has lost and bring back the ideals of the ancient Aryan gentleman. The qualities of courage, frankness, love and justice are the stuff of which a Nationalist should be made. All honor to Chidambaram Pillai for having shown us the first complete example of an Aryan reborn, and all honor to Madras which has produced such a man”.

The British had assumed the Indian venture would collapse like a house of cards, but soon found the Indian company to be a formidable challenge. To thwart the new Indian company they resorted to the monopolistic trade practice of reducing the fare per trip to Re.1 (16 annas) per head. Swadeshi company responded by offering a fare of Re. 0.5 (eight annas). The British company went further by offering a free trip to the passengers plus a free umbrella, which had ‘S.S. Gaelia’ and ‘S.S. Lawoe’ running nearly empty. By 1909 the company was heading towards bankruptcy.

To widen the Swadeshi base and to create awareness of British Imperialism V.O.C. became instrumental in mobilizing the workers of Coral Mills (also managed by A. & F. Harvey) (now part of Madura Coats) in Tirunelveli. This brought him into increasing conflict with the British Raj. On 12 March, 1908, he was arrested on charges of sedition and for two days, Tirunelveli and Tuticorin witnessed unprecedented violence, quelled only by shooting four people to deah (a Muslim, a Dalit, a baker and a Hindu temple priest). Punitive police forces were brought in from neighboring districts.

But newspapers had taken not of V.O.C. Sri Aurobindo’s nationalist Bengali newspaper Bande Mataram (splet and pronounced as Bonde Matorom in the Bengali language) acclaimed him (March 27, 1908) with “Well Done, Chidambaram”. Apart from the Madras press, Ananad Bazaar Patrika from Koldata (Calcutta) carried reports of his prosecution every day. Funds were raised for his defence not only in India but also by the Indians in South Africa.

Apart from the Madras press, Ananad Bazaar Patrika from Koldata (Calcutta) carried reports of his prosecution every day. Funds were raised for his defence not only in India but also by the Indians in South Africa. Bharathy gave evidence in the case which had been instituted against him. V.O.C was confined in the Central Prison, Coimbatore from 9 July 1908 to 1 December 1910.

7. Dheeran Chinnamalai

Dheeran Chinnamalai was an Indian revolutionary and chief of Kongu Nadu who revolted against the supremacy of British rule in India. He was a Palayakkarar in Tamil Nadu who fought against the British Easy India Company in the 18th century B. C.

He was born on 17th April 1756 in Melapalayam near Erode in Tamil Nadu. His birth name was Theerthagiri Sarkkarai Mandraadiyaar. He belonged to the famous Palaiya Kottai Pattakarar family. His parents are Rathnaswamy and Periyaatha. He had four brothers, Kudandiswamy, Thambi, Kilothar and Kuttiswamy and one sister Parvatham.

He got good training of Silambu and archery. He headed a huge army that fought in the Second Polygar War in 1801 to 1802. In late 1700s he Kongu Nadu was controlled by Mysore King Hyder Ali. When the diwan of Hyder Ali came to collect taxes from the farmers, he with his brothers seized the entire tax collected and distributed them back to the farmers. This incident took place between Sivan Malai and Chennimalai. He refused to accept the supremacy of Hyder Ali.

After the death of Hyder Ali on 12th July 1782, his son Tipu Sultan became the king of Mysore. He helped Tipu Sultan to gain victory in the battles at Chitheswaram, Mazahavalli and Srirangapatna by providing a big army of soldiers. More than 1000 Kongu Tamils joined the regiment of Tipu. After the death of Tipu he settled at Odanilai and fought with British at Cauvery, Odanilai and Arachalur.

As Dheeran Chinnamalai was running his own kingdom and did not respect the rules and regulations of the British East India Company they were annoyed. So they sent Colonel Makistan and his men to arrest him. Chinnamalai fought against him and won the battle. Again Captain Harris was sent to capture him. By his intelligence Chinnamalai was able to win this time also.

Velappan in the British army acted as an informer to Dheeran Chinnamalai. Later he was shot dead. After that the British arrested him and his brothers and kept them in the prison at Sankagiri. When they were asked to accept the rule of British they refused and so they were hanged by rope at the top of the Sankagiri fort on 31st July 1805.

8. Subramaniya Siva

Subramaniya Siva was an Indian freedom fighter. He was a revolutionary and had to spend many years in prison. He was also a versatile writer and has written many books. He was born on 4th October 1884 in Vathlagundu town of Dindigul district of the then Madras Presidency. His father was Rajam Iyer and he was his eldest son.

He followed the traits of Bala Ganghadhara Tilak. V. O. Chidambaram and Subramanya Bharathi are his contemporaries. He disagreed with Gandhiji and his non-violence attitude. He believed that only violence could counteract violence and so he adapted revolutionary methods of showing protest.

He was married and was survived by his son Sabhapathi Sharma. He was arrested in 1908 and 1922 for his anti-political activities. He wrote a book named Jail Life which gives an account of his life in prison. He was the author of the journal Gnana Bhanu which contains the collection of poetry.

He was a devotee of Swami Vivekananda and Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. He wrote the books Ramanuja Vijayam and Madhya Vijayam. He wanted to create enlightenment among people through his dramas and bhajans.

He chose Papparapatti village in Pennagaram taluk for his activities. In 1921 he came to Papparapatti and tried to establish Bharatashram there which was not successful. He was suffering from leprosy when he was in prison. In those days leprosy was considered to be a contagious disease and many restrictions were imposed on him by the British Government. He was not allowed to travel in trains. In spite of these difficulties he walked on foot to many places and continued his struggle for Indian independence.

He was the first political prisoner in the Madras jail. He died on 23rd July 1925 and his Samadhi is situated in Papparapatti. Dindugul district collector office and Vathlagundu Bus Stand were named after him. In 2010 it was announced by the Government of Tamil Nadu that a memorial would be established for him in Papparapatti.

9. The Maruthu Pandiyar

The Maruthu Pandiyar brothers (Periya Maruthu & Chinna Maruthu) ruled Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu during the last part of the 18th century and they were the first to issue a proclamation of independence from the British rule from Trichy Thiruvarangam Temple, Tamil Nadu on June 10, 1801, which is 56 years before the North Indian rebellion – Sepoy mutiny of 1857.

In the year 1772, the English military of the East India Company, under the command of Lt.Col. Bon Jour attacked the state at Kalayar Kovil. As the war worsened, Raja Muthu Vaduganadhar lost his life on the spot. But the Maruthu brothers managed to escape along with Rani Velu Nachiar, wife of Raja Muthu Vadughanadhar and arrived at Dindigul which was ruled by Hyder Ali – the Sultan of Mysore as refugees. Hyder Ali supported them with all respects.

Arcot Nawab, the alliance partner of East India Company was not able to collect any taxes from the people of Sivaganga state for eight years, arranged for an agreement whereby the rule of Sivaganga was restored to Rani Velu Nachiar after he collected his dues from her. The Marudu brothers with 12,000 armed men surrounded Sivaganga and plundered Arcot Nawab’s territories. The Nawab on the 10th of March 1789 appealed to the Madras Council for aid. On 29th April 1789, the British forces attacked Kollangudi. It was defeated by a large body of Marudu’s troops.

They were in close association with Veera Pandiya Kattabomman of Panchalankurichi. Kattabomman held frequent consultations with Marudhus. After the execution of Kattabomman in 17th October 1799 at Kayattar, Chinna Marudhu gave asylum to Kattabomman’s brother Oomadurai (dumb brother). But, the British took this reason to invade and attacked Sivaganga in 1801 with a powerful army. The Maruthu Pandiyars and their allies were quite successful and captured three districts from the British. British considered it as a serious threat to their future in India that they rushed additional troops from Britain to put down Maruthu Pandiyars’ rebellion. These forces surrounded Maruthu Pandiyars’ army at Kalayar Koil, and the latter scattered. The Maruthu Brothers and their top commanders escaped. They regrouped and fought the British and their allies at Viruppatchi, Dindigul and Cholapuram. While they won the battle at Viruppatchi, they lost the other two battles.

10. Puli Thevar

Puli Thevar was a poligar (or palayakarar) who ruled Nerkattumseval situated in the Sankarankoil taluk of Tamil Nadu. Puli Thevar who belongs to the warrior Maravar community was one of the earliest freedom fighters. He is one of the first Indian kings to have fought and defeated the British in India.

He is one of the earliest opponents of the British rule in South India. He was involved in a vendetta with the Nawab of Arcot who was supported by the British. Thevar’s prominent exploits were his confrontations with Marudhanayagam, who later rebelled against the British in the late 1750s and early 1760s.

Nelkatumseval was the headquarters of Puli Thevar, the first chieftain in India to resist the British.The author of the Thirunelveli District Gazetteer, H.R. Pate, observes as follows:

Nelkatumseval is chiefly memorable as having been in the eighteenth Century stronghold of the redoubtable Puli Thevar, who figured for many years as the leader of the Marava Confederacy against the troops of the Nawab and the Company. He had a shrewd insight into the political situation of the time and was a veritable thorn against the side of the Nawab’s agents.

Pulithevar remains one of the illustrious figures in the chequered history of palayakarars. The vivacity of his character gave him an ascendancy over the western palayakarars, while his determined resistance to the Nawab’s overlordship made him a potential enemy of the Wallajahs. He was the principal architect of the coalition of the palayakkars organised against the Nawab. The Nawab acknowledged his victory by presenting him with a gold plate and sword.

Pulithevar is regarded as the first ruler in Indian history, who sowed the seed, by his gallant resistance, to expel foreigners from his native land. His services to the nation are honoured; the government of Tamil Nadu has erected a memorial for him in Nelkatumseval where there are the remnants of his palace.

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Female Freedom Fighters of Tamilnadu

The Indian independence movement is replete with acts of heroic yet ordinary women who dedicated efforts and their lives for the betterment of the country.

Each region within India is bestowed with tales of brave women, like in the case of Tamil Nadu. Numerous women of Tamil Nadu fought for liberation, including Anjalayammal, Ambujathammal, and Lakshmi Swaminathan, who led the female branch of the Indian National Army under Nethaji.

Yet, we are unaware of who they were and what they did for the country. As responsible citizens of this country, it is upon us to read and learn about these Tamil women’s freedom fighters. In the stories of their courage, we must find inspiration. 

Female Freedom Fighters Of Tamilnadu

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Rani Velu Nachiyar was the first female freedom fighter who fought for the independence of our country. She is known by the name Veeramangai which means “brave woman” in Tamil.

She was the capable queen of Sivaganga. She went on to become the first queen to raise a fight against the British EIC. 

The only child of King Chellamuthu Vijayaragunatha Sethupathy and Queen Sakandhimuthathal of the Ramnad Kingdom, Velu Nachiyar was the princess of Ramanathapuram.

Nachiyar received training in a variety of fighting techniques, including the use of war match weapons, martial arts like Silambam and Valari, horseback riding, and archery.

She was fluent in numerous languages, including French, English, and Urdu, and was a multilingual scholar. 

She got married to the king of Sivaganga, Muthu Vaduganatha Periyavudaya Thevar. They had a daughter together.

Unfortunately, he was killed in 1780 at the hands of certain soldiers of EIC. This brought Rani Velu Nachiyar to war with the British.

Haider Ali, the Sultan of Mysore, provided her with 400 pounds of monthly income and 5000 men and women to help fight against the British.

After forming an army, Velu Nachiyar began to plot a suicide attack against the British. She poured ghee onto her head, resulting in a huge explosion of British ammunition.

She was an exceptional leader. She waited eight years before launching an attack against Nawab’s forces who at that time had already changed the name of Sivaganga to Hussain Nagar.

Her attack was so successful that it may have inspired the idea of suicide bombing. Her army commander, Kuyili, a man of nerve, and selflessness were responsible for a humiliating defeat for the British. She died in 1796 and was succeeded by her daughter named Velacci (or Vellachi Nachiyar). 

Rukmini Laxmipathi was an Indian National Congress (INC) politician and independence protester. She was the first woman elected to the Madras Legislature and the Madras Presidency’s first minister.

Born on 6 December 1892, Rukmini Lakshmipathyi was part of an agriculturalist family. Her grandfather Raja T. Ramarao was a landlord.

After her degree education from Women’s Christina College, she went on to marry Dr Achanta Lakshmipathi. 

Her earliest political acts were as a member of the Swadeshi Movement in the early 1920s, when she began spinning.

In 1923, she joined the Indian National Congress and helped organize the Congress Youth League.

She joined the civil disobedience movement in 1930 and was a key figure in Rajagopalchari’s Vedaranyam Salt Satyagraha in Tamil Nadu.

When Rajaji was arrested, she took over the direction of the Satyagraha. She was extremely skilled at coordinating ladies.

She was further imprisoned for a year for her involvement in the Vedaranyam Satyagraha and was the first female to be imprisoned for her involvement in Salt Satyagraha.

Rukmini Lakshmipathi’s legacy lives on through her family and her descendants. Rukmini Lakshmipathi road (previously called Marshall’s Road) is a road in Egmore named after this freedom fighter and activist. 

In her honour, the Indian government released a postage stamp in 1997.

Ambujammal Desikachari Srinivasa Iyengar was a proponent of both women’s rights and the Indian independence movement.

She was an ardent supporter of Gandhi and the principles he stood for. She took part in the Civil Disobedience Movement and later presided over the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee as Vice President. In 1964, Ambujammal was honoured with the Padma Shri award.

Ambujammal was born to S. Srinivasa Iyengar and his wife Ranganayaki on 8 January 1899. Srinivasa Iyengar was the President of the Swaraj Party and one of the most important members of the Indian National Congress in the Madras Presidency. In 1910, S. Desikachari, a lawyer from Kumbakonam, wed Ambujammal.

She was captivated by Mahatma Gandhi’s concepts at a very young age, particularly his beneficial socio-economic agenda.

Ambujammal was a certified teacher who worked part-time at the girls’ school Sarada Vidyalaya. From 1929 until 1936, she served on the Sarada Ladies’ Union committee.

She was chosen to serve as Madras’ Women’s Swadeshi League’s Treasurer in 1929. Gandhi’s social and economic policies were carried out through this League which was a non-political arm of the Congress.

During the time of the Independence Movement, Ambujammal participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement.

She refused to wear foreign clothes or goods and was arrested twice. She dedicated her life to the cause of freedom for India and influenced many women to do the same.

She also set up the Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam in 1948, where she provided free medicine, kanji (gruel), and milk for the needy. 

Ambujammal’s life has been characterized by a passion for social reform. The social worker established the Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam in 1948 to provide free coaching to poor girls and to provide employment to women in the printing press.

She was a staunch advocate of the Village Self-Sufficiency Model as advocated by Bhave. In addition to his work as a social activist, Ambujammal was a prominent member of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee and the chairman of the State Social Welfare Board.

Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam, located in Alwarpet, Chennai, is the place where Gandhiji’s ashes are kept. It is located on Ambujammal Street.

The street is named after her as she was an ardent follower of Gandhiji. Her humble lifestyle and humble nature made her a popular icon of the Tamil people and have been celebrated as a hero by many.

 SN Sundarambal is one of the two freedom fighters who have a statue honouring them erected in Tirupur.

These two are known locally as ‘Kodi Kaatha’ Kumaran and ‘Tiruppur’ Sundarambal. SN Sundarambal is also known as the simple and humble freedom fighter who did not back down from the independence movement even when nursing her baby.

Born in Veerapandi, Tirupur on 7 October 1913, S.N. Sundarambal’s father Natchimuthu Goundar was a local leader and activist.

Although born to an affluent family, Sundarambal was very much interested in social service. Once during a meeting when Gandhiji asked people to donate to the freedom struggle party, Sundarambal without second thoughts donated her golden bangle.

It is then that Gandhi told her that merely her donation will not do. She has to step into the movement and adorn khadi. 

She lived by Gandhiji’s words. Sundarambal took part in many protests throughout the struggle for freedom, including the Satyagraha protest in 1941 where she and her infant son were detained and imprisoned for three months in the Vellore Prison.

The next year, Mahatma Gandhi started the Quit India Movement in which she took part. She was once more detained and given another seven-month sentence at the Vellore Prison.

When Sundarambal organized a significant protest against the British administration in Tiruppur in 1943, she was once more detained and sentenced to three months in prison

She actively participated in guaranteeing the district’s farmers’ welfare after Independence and organized several rallies for this cause.  

She was often arrested and imprisoned in the early 1970s as well. After meeting renowned social reformer Vinoba Bhave, she established the Angeripalayam orphanage in Tiruppur. She breathed her last on 20 August 2007.

Kamala Ramasamy is mentioned as an independence fighter who became involved in the Communist movement in P Seenivasan’s two-volume Tamil work on Tamil communist warriors.

On June 9, 2019, Kamala Ramasamy, 93, passed away in Srirangam, close to Trichy. She had joined the Quit India campaign along with four other women.

For her support of the South Indian Railway movement, Kamala was sentenced to a year in prison in 1946. She spent that entire year practically behind bars.

She received another jail sentence in January 1947 as a result of the Indian Defense Act. She was the sole woman imprisoned in India, according to the text from the book.

Along with being pregnant, this caused a nationwide uproar and compelled the government to release her in April.

Her husband Ramasamy, who was also heavily involved in the Communist cause, was imprisoned at Vellore at the same time.

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Govindammal, a resident of Ampur in the Vellore district, joined the Subhash Chandra Bose-founded Indian National Army to fight for freedom.

Munisamy’s daughter Govindhammal was born in Ampur in 1926. Her husband, Arunachalam, worked as a clerk on a rubber estate nearby.

In 1943, the year the Jhanshirani regiment for women was founded, she enlisted in the military.

100 of the 1000 women in the force was chosen, and they underwent extensive gun-firing instruction. Govindammal received marksmanship training after being chosen as one of the 100.

Additionally, Govindammal gave an acre of a rubber plantation that she received as a wedding gift from her mother’s home to INA.

Captain Lakshmi Sahgal was a freedom fighter and close aide of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Born on 24 October 1914 in Madras, India, she was the daughter of lawyer S. Swaminathan and social worker, Ammu Swaminathan. She is Mrinalini Sarabhai’s older sister.

Lakshmi attended Queen Mary’s College to study medicine and subsequently decided to pursue a career in it after earning an MBBS from Madras Medical College in 1938.

She graduated in gynaecology and obstetrics a year later. She practised medicine in Chennai’s Triplicane Government Kasturba Gandhi Hospital. 

She fled for Singapore in 1940 when her marriage to the pilot P.K.N. Rao fell apart. She met several members of Subhas Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army while she was in Singapore.

 Lakshmi requested a meeting with Bose after learning that he wanted to enlist women in the organization and left with the order to form a women’s regiment that would be known as the Rani of the Jhansi regiment.

Dr Lakshmi Swaminathan was renamed Captain Lakshmi and received a warm reception from women who wanted to join the all-female brigade. This name and identity would stick with her for the rest of her life.

In December 1944, the INA marched to Burma with the Japanese army, but by March 1945, the war’s tide had turned against them.

The INA leadership decided to retreat before Imphal was taken and she was captured by British soldiers. After being captured by the British, she spent a few months under house arrest in Burma and returned to India in 1946.

Her trials in Delhi increased the popular hatred of colonial rule. Lakshmi Sahgal’s life story is fascinating. She became a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan in 1998 which was awarded by president K, Narayan. 

To fight for independence, women from many South Indian communities and areas served in the Indian National Army.

For instance, although coming from quite diverse backgrounds, Govindammal from Salem, P. Devaki from North Arcot, and Velayammal from Vyasarpadi all served as sepoys in the Rani Lakshmi Bai of the Jhansi army.

Another unsung lady is Sornathammal, who was born in Madurai. In 1943, she and Lakshmi Bai Ammal organized a women’s march with the motto “leave India.” Police battered and ridiculed the women after arresting them.

They were abandoned only after midnight at Alagarkoil. Dr Lakshmi Swaminathan (commandant of Rani Lakshmibai’s regiment), S. Manjubashini, Kannavaram Ammaiyar, Vijayalakshmi, and Sakuntala were some notable women from the South who participated in the struggle for freedom. 

In accordance with the book “Kongu naattil Indhiya sudhandhira porattam,” there were approximately 21 women involved in the freedom struggle in the Coimbatore region alone, as per C. S. Ramakrishnan of the Mahatma Gandhi Study Center. Despite what the count is, the efforts of these women are immeasurable and they deserve a very high position in our historical narratives as well as public memory. 

Ambujammal Desikachari née Srinivasa Iyengar  (1899-1983) was an Indian independence activist and women’s rights activist. A Gandhian, she participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement and served as Vice-President of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee. Ambujammal was awarded the Padma Shri in 1964.

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Jayaram Jayalalithaa (24 February 1948 – 5 December 2016) was an Indian politician and actress who served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for more than fourteen years over six terms between 1991 and 2016.

Muthulakshmi Reddy (also spelled Reddi in some British Indian sources; 30 July 1886 – 22 July 1968) was an Indian medical practitioner, social reformer and Padma Bhushan award recipient. Muthulakshmi Reddy was appointed to the Madras Legislative Council in 1926.

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இந்திய சுதந்திரப் போராட்டத் தலைவர்கள் தலைவர்கள்

இந்திய சுதந்திரப் போராட்டத் தலைவர்களில் முக்கியமான சிலரைப் பற்றிய அறிமுகம்

1. மகாத்மா காந்தி இந்திய விடுதலைப் போராட்டத்தை தலைமையேற்று நடத்திய மகாத்மா கந்தி சுதந்திர இந்தியாவின் தந்தை என்று அழைக்கப்படுகிறார். சத்தியாக்கிரக போராட்டம் மூலம் நாட்டின் விடுதலைக்கு வழிகோலிய காந்தியடிகள் உலக நாடுகளுக்கும் முன்னுதாரணமாக திகழ்கிறார்.

2. மகாகவி பாரதியார் கவிஞர், எழுத்தாளர், பத்திரிகையாசிரியர், விடுதலை வீரர், சமூக சீர்திருத்தவாதி என பன்முகங்கள் கொண்டவர் சுப்பிரமணிய பாரதி. தமிழ் கவிதையிலும் உரைநடையிலும் தன்னிகரற்று விளங்கும் பாரதி, நவீன தமிழ் கவிதைக்கு முன்னோடியாகத் திகழ்பவர். தம் எழுத்துகள் மூலமாக மக்கள் மனதில் விடுதலை உணர்வை ஊட்டியவர்.

3. சுப்பிரமணிய சிவா அரசியலையும் ஆன்மீகத்தையும் விடுதலைப் போராட்டத்தில் இணைத்துப் போராடியவர். தமிழக மக்களுக்கு விடுதலைத் தாகம் ஏற்படச்செய்த சிறந்த பேச்சாளர் 'ஞானபாநு' என்ற இதழை நடத்தியவர். தனது வீரமிக்க பேச்ச்சால் விடுதலை வேட்கையைத்த தூண்டியதால் ’வீரமுரசு’ என்று போற்றப்படுபவர்.

4. கொடிகாத்த குமரன் 1932 ஆம் ஆண்டு ஜனவரி 10 ஆம் தேதி நடந்த போராட்ட அணிவகுப்பின் போது கையில் இந்திய தேசியக் கொடியினை ஏந்தி, தொண்டர் படைக்குத் தலைமை ஏற்று முன் நடந்தார் குமரன். அந்த போராட்டத்தின் போது ஆங்கிலேய காவலர்களால் தலையில் தடியால் தாக்கப்பட்டார். தலையிலிருந்து ரத்தம் வழிய கீழே சரிந்தபோதும், கையில் இந்திய தேசியக் கொடியை ஏந்தியபடி தேசியக்கொடி தரையில் விழாமல் காத்தார். சிகிச்சைக்காக மருத்துவமனை சென்றவர் அங்கேயே உயிர் துறந்தார். திருப்பூரில் நடந்த போராட்டதில் உயிர்நீத்த்தால் திருப்பூர் குமரன் என்றும் தேசியக் கொடியை ஏந்தியபடி வீரமரணம் அடைந்ததால் கொடிகாத்த குமரன் என்றும் அழைக்கப்படுகிறார்.

5. வ.உ.சிதம்பரனார் 1906-ஆம் ஆண்டு அக்டோபர் 16-ஆம் நாள் "சுதேசி நாவாய்ச் சங்கம்" என்ற கப்பல் நிறுவனத்தைப் பதிவு செய்தார். பால கங்காதர திலகரின் சீடரான வ.உ.சிதம்பரனார் தென்னாட்டுத் திலகர் என்று போற்றப்படுபவர்.

6. தி. சே. சௌ. ராஜன் திருவேங்கிமலை சேஷ செளந்தர ராஜன் என்ற தி. சே. சௌ. ராஜன் ராஜாஜியுடன் ஏற்பட்ட நட்பினால் இந்தியத் தேசியக் காங்கிரசில் இணைந்தார். ரௌலட் சட்டத்துக்கு எதிரான போராட்டங்களில் பங்கு கொண்டு சிறை சென்றார். 1920-22ல் கிலாபத் ஒருங்கிணைப்பு குழுவில் உறுப்பினராக இருந்தார். உப்பு சத்தியாகிரகத்தில் பங்கேற்றுப் பதினெட்டு மாதங்கள் சிறை தண்டை பெற்றார்.

7. நீலகண்ட பிரம்மச்சாரி இளம் வயதில் 20,000 போராளிகளை ஒன்று திரட்டி இந்திய விடுதலைப் போராட்டத்திற்கான புரட்சி இயக்கம் ஒன்றை தோற்றுவித்துப் போராடியவர். பாரதியாருடன் நெருங்கிப் பழகியவர். பாரதி புதுச்சேரியில் தலைமறைவாக இருந்த காலத்தில், இந்தியா பத்திரிகையை பொறுப்பேற்று நடத்தியவர். வாழ்வின் பெரும்பகுதியை இந்தியா, பாகிஸ்தான், மியான்மர் நாட்டுச் சிறைகளில் கழித்தவர். உணவில்லாமல் சென்னையில் அலைந்து திரிந்த நீலகண்ட பிரம்மச்சாரியைக் கண்டதும் தான் பாரதி ‘தனியொருவனுக்கு உணவில்லை எனில் இந்த ஜகத்தினை அழித்திடுவோம்’ என்று பாடினார்.

8. நேதாஜி சுபாஷ் சந்திர போஸ் இரண்டாம் உலகப் போர் நடைபெற்ற போது வெளிநாடுகளில் போர்க்கைதிகளாய் இருந்த நூற்றுக்கணக்கான இந்தியர்களை ஒன்றுதிரட்டி இந்திய தேசிய ராணுவத்தை உருவாக்கினார். அப்படை மூலம் இந்தியாவை ஆக்கிரமித்திருந்த ஆங்கிலேயருக்கு எதிரான போராட்டத்தை முன்னெடுத்தார்.

9. சர்தார் வல்லபாய் படேல் வல்லபாய் படேல் குஜராத் மாநிலத்தில் வழக்கறிஞராக இருந்து ஆங்கிலேயர்களுக்கு எதிராக அறவழி போராட்டங்களை நடத்தினார். இந்திய தேசிய காங்கிரஸ் தலைவவர்களுள் ஒருவராக, வெள்ளையனே வெளியேறு இயக்கத்தில் முக்கிய அங்கம் வகித்தார்.

10. கோபால கிருஷ்ண கோகலே இந்திய சுதந்திர போராட்டத்தின்போது உருவான சமூக மற்றும் அரசியல் தலைவர்களில் ஒருவர் கோகலே. ஆங்கிலேய அரசிடமிருந்து சுதந்திரத்தைப் பெறுவது மட்டும் போதாது, சமூக மாற்றத்தையும் ஏற்படுத்த வேண்டியது அவசியம் என்று விரும்பினார். இந்த இலக்கை அடைய வன்முறையைத் தவிர்த்தல் மற்றும் அரசு நிறுவனங்களுக்குள் மாற்றங்கள் செய்தல் ஆகிய கொள்கைகளை வலியுறுத்தினார்.

11. ஜவஹர்லால் நேரு சுதந்திர இயக்கத்தின் முன்னோடியான நேரு இளம் வயதிலேயே காங்கிரஸின் இடதுசாரித் தலைவரானார். 1920ஆம் ஆண்டு காந்தி நடத்திய ஒத்துழையாமை இயக்கத்தில் பங்கெடுத்தற்காக முதல் முறையாக சிறை சென்றார். தன் வாழ்நாளில் 9 வருடங்களை சிறையிலேயே கழித்தார்.

12. பால கங்காதர திலகர் இந்திய விடுதலை இயக்கத்தின் முதல் மக்கள் ஆதரவு பெற்ற தலைவரும் இவரே. இவரது பெயருடன் ‘லோகமான்ய’ கௌரவப் பெயரையும் சேர்த்து அழைப்பதுண்டு. இந்தியாவுக்கு முதன் முதலில் தன்னாட்சி கோரியவர்களுள் திலகரும் ஒருவர். தன்னாட்சி எனது பிறப்புரிமை அதனை நான் பெறுவேன் என்னும் இவரது புகழ் பெற்ற கூற்று இன்றும் நினைவுகூரப்படுகிறது.

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Freedom Fighters In Tamil Nadu With Images

Tamil Nadu played an important role in the Independence of India. Here I will provide you the List of Freedom Fighters in Tamilnadu.

There are many unknown Tamil Nadu freedom fighters who have worked for the Indian Independence Movement.

Many Tamils, did their best using their profession, influence and reach to inspire the people of Tamilnadu and engage them in the Freedom Movement against the British.

The Indian independence movement consisted of the efforts of individuals and organizations belonging to a wide range of philosophies aimed at achieving Independence from the British, French and Portuguese, etc. from using various methods.

Tamil fighters even encourage the Non-Cooperation Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi , which helped in a positive way.

As our ancestors struggled for a long time, ultimately we got freedom, but look at today what happened? people totally forgot everything they did for us, and we are only chasing the money. “Ok” Leave it, but at least now understand how difficult it was and protect the country with pride.

List of Freedom Fighters in Tamilnadu

1. subramania bharati.

• Full name: Chinnaswami Subramania Bharati
• Born: 11 December 1882, Ettaiyapuram
• Died: 12 September 1921, Chennai
• Spouse: Chellammal (m. 1897–1921)

Subramania Bharati was a versatile personality he was a poet, journalist, teacher, and freedom activist. Through his writings, he was able to make his points and fight against social evil like child marriage, etc. In 1918, the British were arrested and released only after he gave a declaration that he would step out from politics.

2. Tiruppur Kumaran

• Also Known: Kodi Kaththa Kumaran
• Born: 4 October 1904, Chennimalai
• Died: 11 January 1932, Tiruppur

Tiruppur Kumaran is a revolutionary who founded Desa Bandhu Youth Association to fight against the British. He died in an injury from a police assault when he was protesting against the British, he was holding a nationalist flag at the time of his death which was against British law, because of protecting the flag even in the last moments made us remember even today.

3. Velu Nachiyar

• Also Known: Veera Mangai Velunachiyar
• Born: 3 January 1730 Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India
• Died: 25 December 1796 (aged 66) Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, India
• Spouse: Muthuvaduganathaperiya Udaiya Thevar

Velu Nachiyar a brave princess of Ramanathapuram, she was a talented woman who was trained to fight with weapons also she was profound in many languages. Her husband and son were killed by the British, and to take revenge she sacrificed herself by making a suicide attack on the British. However, she is the first female freedom fighter in India.

4. Vanchinathan

• Full Name: Vanchinatha Iyer also known as Vanchinathan or Vanchi
• Born: 1886, Sengottai
• Died: 17 June 1911 (aged 24–25)
• Spouse: Ponnammal

Vanchinathan is another revolutionary from history who is remembered for killing Robert Ashe, the Tax Collector of Thirunelveli. He later committed suicide. From then the railway station has been renamed Vanchi Maniyachi. You may be recalled the Bhagat Singh incident similarly he is also one among them.

5. Veerapandiya Kattabomman

• Full name: Veerapandiya Kattabomman
• Born: 3 January 1760, Panchalankurichi
• Died: 16 October 1799, Kayatharu
• Spouse: Jakkammal Kattabomman (m. ?–1799)

Veerapandiya Kattabomman was the chieftain of Panchalankurichi in Tamil Nadu, he was totally against the British East India Company and made war, but unfortunately, he was been captured by the British with the help of other ruler and was hanged at Kayathar and also a navy center named as INS Kattabomman.

6. V.O. Chidambaram Pillai

• Full name: Vallinayagam Olaganathan Chidambaram Pillai 
• Born: 5 September 1872, Ottapidaram
• Died: 18 November 1936, Thoothukudi
• Spouse: Valliammai

V.O. Chidambaram Pillai started the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company in 1906 to compete against the monopoly of the British India Steam Navigation Company. He was arrested in a protest, after releasing he withdrew the membership from INC due to the differences with Gandhi and worked towards building labor unions.

7. Dheeran Chinnamalai

• Full name: Theerthagiri Sarkarai Uthama Kaminda Manradiar
• Born: 17 April 1756 Melapalayam or Kasbah Palayakottai, Kangeyam, Tamil Nadu
• Died: 31 July 1805 (aged 49) Sankagiri, Salem district, Tamil Nadu or Karumalai, Oddanchatram, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu

Dheeran Chinnamalai had opposed the British East India Company and was finally hanged at Fort Sankagiri near Salem with his brothers on August 2, 1805. He was betrayed by his cook Nallapan and captured by the British Sepoys, Acc. to Pulavar S. Raju Chinnamalai was hanged along with his 2 brothers.

8. Subramaniya Siva

• Full name: Subramaniya Siva
• Born: 4 October 1884, Batlagundu near Dindigul, British India
• Died: 23 July 1925 (aged 40) Papparapatti, Madras Presidency, India

When the Independence movement was held, Subramaniya Siva had been involved in protests and all, so he was taken to the Madras jail but got affected with leprosy hence British banned him from traveling in trains. But the bravery did not care he was walking with his legs and fighting against the British.

9. Maruthu Pandiyar

• Known as: Marudhu brothers
• Brothers Names: Periya and Chinna Marudhu
• Born: Elder brother was born on 15 December 1748 and the younger was born on 20 April 1753
• Died: 24 October 1801(hanged)

Marudhu brothers were the chieftains of Sivagangai, they were trained in martial arts and they got legendary status after they killed couple of tigers. The Maruthu Pandiyars captured 3 districts from the British, this was a serious issue for the British then many wars happened between them at last they were captured and hanged in the fort of Tirupputhur.

10. Puli Thevar

• Full Name: Puli Thevar
• Born: 1 September 1715 Nerkattumseval
• Died: c. 1767 Tamil Nadu
• Spouse: Kayalkani Nachiyar

Puli Thevar was the king who ruled Nerkattumseval in the Sankarankoil taluk of Tamil Nadu. He belongs to the Maravar warrior community, was one of the first freedom fighters. He was one of the first Indian kings to fight and defeat the British in India.

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Freedom fighters were leaders who risked their lives for the sake of bringing freedom to the country. To bring freedom, they had to go through a lot of suffering, exploitation, torture, and hardships. As a result, they were regarded as the embodiment of patriotism. For more than 200 years, the British dominated India. To achieve freedom, several Freedom Fighters used a variety of tactics against Britishers. People praise them for their tremendous sacrifices, struggles, pains, and also hard labor.

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India’s Struggle to Freedom :

They fought to free India from British rule and establish it as an independent nation. Freedom Fighters come in all shapes and sizes. Some are well-known, while others silently gave their lives for the sake of their motherland’s safety. Whatever convenience and freedom we have now are solely due to the efforts of these freedom fighters.

Notable Leaders : Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Mangal Pandey, Rani Laxmi Bai, Subash Chandra Bose, Jawaharlal Nehru, Lokamanya Tilak, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Chandra Sekhar, Rajguru, and also Sukhdev are some of the notable liberation warriors who gave their lives fighting for their country.

Gandhi’s weapon of choice for combat was nonviolence. Rani Laxmi Bai fought thousands of enemies with her bravery. Even the second before he was hanged, Bhagat Singh continued to try to free India. All of the fighters had compelling stories to tell.

It is our responsibility to show our gratitude to them. We must all salute them from the bottom of our hearts. Even today, their anguish and also pride can be heard in their voices. We should celebrate their success not just on Republic Day and Independence Day. However, we must recall them on a daily basis.

Why should we learn about our Freedom Fighters? Freedom fighters battled for the country’s independence. We are commemorating Independence Day because of them. They are revolutionaries, and some of them utilized nonviolence to fight the British. India gained independence on August 15, 1947, as a result of the struggle of our liberation heroes. They committed their entire lives to the advancement of their country.

After a long period of revolutions, bloodshed, and warfare, they brought India freedom. We only live in a democratic and independent country because of these outstanding leaders. Many freedom warriors struggled to protect people from Britain’s injustice, exploitation, and cruelty. Despite their lack of training, they did it for the sake of their country’s freedom.

What can we do to honour them ?

During the struggle, several of them perished. As a result, we can appreciate their sacrifice and bravery in every situation in order to make sure their countrymen could lead lives of pride and freedom. They also inspired others to strive for their liberation. Through numerous liberation movements, they raised public awareness of people’s basic rights and power. It is only due to them that we are free of colonizers of any type. As a result, they are the source of our power and liberty.

It is impossible to overstate the significance of the actions of the freedom fighters. Every year on Independence Day, the country celebrates the hundreds of those who sacrificed their lives so that their fellow citizens could be free. Their people will never forget their sacrifices.

When we go back in history, we can observe that the majority of freedom fighters did it without any prior official training in war or related fields. They went to conflicts and protests aware that they could be killed by the opposing force. Freedom warriors included not only those who opposed tyrants with guns, but also those who participated in protests through literature, legal advocates, and those who donated money to the cause. The war against foreign powers was headed by these brave-hearts. They educated their fellow citizens on their rights and also drew attention to any existing social injustices.

The most significant impact that the freedom fighters had on society was that they motivated others to realize their rights and stand up to those in positions of power. Others encouraged to join them in their fight. The countrymen linked by a bond of nationalism and patriotic impulses due to the liberation warriors. Freedom fighters regarded as the driving force behind the liberation struggle’s victory.

Conclusion :

Our India is free because of freedom fighters, and we are citizens of an independent India. A wave of revolution swept the country as a result of their ideas, and everyone played the part of freedom warrior in some way. We should all hold these amazing people in high regard and never forget what they gave up for the country. The freedom warriors of our past have endured a lot of torture and suffering, and we have gained this freedom in exchange for their blood. Some freedom fighters became famous, while others stayed unknown, but they all achieved freedom for us, and as a result, they are still alive even after death.

For the freedom fighters, today’s free India was a dream come true. Their life’s ambition was to live in a free India, which we now have. Those legendary fighters gave us the freedom we have today, and we are forever indebted to them for their service.

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500+ words essay on freedom fighters.

Freedom fighters were people who sacrificed their lives selflessly for the freedom of their country. Every country has its fair share of freedom fighters . People look up to them in terms of patriotism and love for one’s country. They are considered the epitome of patriotic people.

Freedom fighters made sacrifices which one cannot even imagine of doing for their loved ones, leave alone the country. The amount of pain, hardships, and opposite they have endured cannot be put into words. The generations after them will always be indebted to them for their selfless sacrifices and hard work .

Importance of Freedom Fighters

One cannot emphasize enough on the importance of freedom fighters. After all, they are the ones because of whom we celebrate Independence Day . No matter how small a role they played, they are very much significant today as they were in those times. Moreover, they revolted against the colonizers so as to stand up for the country and its people.

Furthermore, most of the freedom fighters even went to war to safeguard the freedom of their people. It did not matter that they had no training; they did it for the pure intention of making their country free. Most of the freedom fighters sacrificed their lives in the war for independence.

Most importantly, freedom fighters inspired and motivated others to fight injustice. They are the pillars behind the freedom movement. They made people aware of their rights and their power. It is all because of the freedom fighters that we prospered into a free country free from any kind of colonizers or injustice.

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My Favourite Freedom Fighters

Secondly, Rani Lakshmi Bai was a great freedom fighter. I have learned so many things from this empowering woman. She fought for the country despite so many hardships. A mother never gave up her country because of her child, instead took him to the battlefield to fight against injustice. Moreover, she was so inspiring in numerous ways.

Next, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose comes in my list. He led the Indian National Army to show the power of India to the British. His famous line remains to be ‘give me your blood and I will give you freedom.’

Finally, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was also one of the greatest leaders. Despite being from a rich family, he gave up the easy life and fought for India’s freedom. He was imprisoned a number of times but that did not stop him from fighting against injustice. He was a great inspiration to many.

In short, freedom fighters are what made our country what it is today. However, we see nowadays people are fighting for everything they stood against. We must come together to not let communal hatred come between and live up to the Indian dream of these freedom fighters. Only then will we honor their sacrifices and memory.

FAQ on Freedom Fighters

Q.1 Why were freedom fighters important?

A.1 Freedom fighters made our country independent. They gave up their lives so we could have a bright future free from colonization.

Q.2 Name some of the Indian freedom fighters.

A.2 Some of the famous India freedom fighters were Mahatma Gandhi, Rani Lakshmi Bai, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, and Jawaharlal Nehru.

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Introduction

The freedom of a country depends on its citizens. Individuals who selflessly sacrifice their lives so that their country and countrymen can be free are identified as freedom fighters. Every country has a few brave hearts who willingly give up their lives for their countrymen. Freedom fighters did not only fight for their country but for everyone who suffered in silence, lost their family and freedom, and even their rights to live for themselves. People of the country look up to the freedom fighters with respect for their patriotism and the love they had for their motherland. These people provide examples by which other citizens aim to live by.

For ordinary people, sacrificing their lives is a big deal but freedom fighters selflessly make this unimaginable sacrifice for their country without thinking of any repercussion. The amount of pain and hardships that they have to endure to achieve their goal cannot be described in mere words. The entire country remains forever indebted to them for their struggles.

The Influence Left by the Freedom Fighters

One can't stress enough the importance of the deeds of the freedom fighters. On every Independence Day, the country remembers the thousands who once struggled so that their countrymen could be free. Their sacrifices are never forgotten by their countrymen. 

If we delve into history, we see most freedom fighters joined the freedom struggle without prior formal training in war or related fields. They went to wars and protests knowing very well that they may get killed by the opposite power. The freedom fighters were not just people who fought with arms against the tyrants but they were people who joined protests through literature, legal advocates, people who contributed money to the freedom struggle, and so on. Most of the brave hearts led the fight against foreign powers. They made their fellow people realize their rights and pointed out all the existing social injustice and crimes committed by the ones in power. 

The most important effect that the freedom fighters left on the people of the society are that they inspired others to understand their rights and stand up against the people in power. They inspired others to join their struggle. It was because of the freedom fighters that the countrymen united with a bond of Nationalism and patriotic feelings. 

Freedom fighters are considered to be the propelling force behind the success of the freedom struggle. They are the reason why we can now prosper in a free country.

Some Noteworthy Indian Freedom Fighters

India had been under British rule for 200 years approximately. There were a lot of brave hearts who laid down their lives for the freedom of India. Within the limited scope of this essay, we will discuss the contributions made by only a few freedom fighters.

Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi is known as the father of the nation. Mahatma Gandhi, the reason behind the Dandi march, led the path to freedom following the principles of ahimsa or non-violence. He prioritised ‘ swadeshi ’ and ‘non-cooperation’ to expedite the freedom movement. 

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was an excellent leader. He travelled to other countries to form alliances and formed Indian National Army (INA) or Azad Hind Fauj which eventually helped our nation prosper. He was successful in freeing a portion of the Indian Territory from British rule.

Bhagat Singh

The fearless patriot was hanged to death at a very young age after being convicted in several cases of dissent against the then British empire. He was indeed a true patriot and we still remember him as Shaheed Bhagat Sing. 

Conclusion  

Freedom fighters are the reason we live in a free country. We must honour their sacrifices and aim to live together in harmony and peace ensuring social justice. 

The motivation for today’s youth is alive in the stories of freedom fighters. The struggles of their lives show the difference in life and the dept of the value they believe in and fought for. We as a citizen of India should respect and honor the sacrifice by creating a peaceful environment in the country.

FAQs on Freedom Fighters Essay

1. What is freedom means to the people living in a country?

Freedom means to live freely without any restrictions to their values. Freedom means people can live according to their opinions, people can work according to their capabilities, there won’t be any discrimination against them by any third party. Freedom means that no one is heading any individual, or controlling them according to their needs. It also means that people can freely live their lives in their own country without any disturbance from any third party.

2. How do freedom fighters affect the independence of our country?

Our country had a huge population at the time of British rule. But then also our country was under British rule for many years. The people of our country are huge in numbers so they need leaders who lead them. These leaders of that time are the freedom fighters, who lead people to come in the majority and revolt against the British empire. Freedom fighters played the most important role to give our people the causes for the revolt.

3. How freedom fighters were brought up to become leaders at that time?

Freedom fighters had their will and the passion to fight for the country. Looking back to the days when our country was under British rule, everybody who fought for the country was not trained professionally to be a freedom fighter. They fought and made us and our country the proudest country of all. Only freedom fighters are the reason behind the freedom struggle that our ancestors faced.

4. Describe the role of Mahatma Gandhi as a freedom fighter.

Mahatma Gandhi was the backbone of the freedom fighters. He was the leader who fought on his will without any hand war. His principle of non-violence helped this country from scratch.

He believed in himself and fought against the British empire. He also owned the honor of The Father of the Nation. The father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, was the reason behind the Dandi march and other struggles.

5. What was the agenda of being independent at the time of British rule?

The agenda of becoming independent at the time of British rule was to live freely in our country without any discrimination. Our people were tortured by the British empire to the max. Our children were not allowed to attain an education. Even we in our own country were not able to live the way we want.

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How to Write the Perfect German Cover Letter: Best Practices

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When a company searches for a new employee, several hundreds applicants could send their CVs. The HR department of the company I work for told me that sometimes a cover letter could be a crucial element in why they might decide to invite someone for an interview or not. If you plan to apply for a job in Germany, you have to learn how to write a German cover letter.

Let’s start and let me provide you with the essential information about cover letters in Germany in this article.

Key takeaways

• This article sheds more light on what the German cover letter is all about.
• A cover letter is a helpful extension of your CV .
• It gives you a great chance to introduce and position yourself as the person your new employer should choose.
• I am also providing you with some tips about the length , essential formulas , writing styles , and the required contents of the cover letter in Germany.
• At the end of this article, you will find a personal recommendation for finding professional cover letter writers online who can help you write it.

What is the German cover letter?

Alongside the German CV , you should also make sure that you are sending a cover letter. Even if the cover letter does not prioritize the preselection of candidates for further interviews, it might make a significant difference in the end.

The German SPIEGEL Magazine published an article about the importance of cover letters for an application in Germany. The interviewed recruiting professional states in this article:

“However, a job application is about working together in the future. Therefore, you’d better use the cover letter to tell a potential employer what is important to you in your job and how you would like to work together in the future.”

Based on my experience, you should never miss that chance to impress your future employer. It may make a difference if your CV is similar to others or might not fit 100% to the job offered.

Definition of the cover letter in Germany

Think about a motivation letter as an extended introduction to:

• who you are
• the reason you are sending the application
• why you are a good fit
• and why you could be of benefit to the company you are applying to.

It allows you to paint a more detailed picture about yourself instead of relying only on your CV. This strings together all the stages of your professional and educational life.

As you can see, a German job seeker’s letter can include quite some information about yourself.

This leads me to the next point, why an email instead of a cover letter is not enough.

In Germany, the cover letter is not an email

Most applications are now submitted online and no longer by mail. Whether you send your email or submit your CV and cover letter via a recruiting platform, they should not confuse a cover letter with an email.

If you send your CV via email, you should not mistake the email with your written cover letter. Your email can be short and sweet. There you can provide some basic information, such as your name and the name of your contact person, if available.

In the email you’ll be stating that you are sending your CV and your cover letter and asking for a reply.

The cover letter should be a separate PDF file or Microsoft Word Document.

Tipps regarding the German cover letter

Here are a few tips that I collected from my German friends.

Length of German employment cover letter

A cover letter for German employers should be roughly one to two DIN A 4 pages long.

I recommend you not write a cover letter that’s longer than this because hardly anyone will be willing to read it.

In general, using a larger spacing between lines and a comfortable to read font size will support the recipient’s efforts to read it.

Opening and closing formulas

It would help if you always used polite and formal addressing and closing formulas.

As you might be aware, there is a standard version for “you” in German: “Sie.” This is how Germans address everyone they are not closely acquainted with.

Even if you know your first point of contact in the company you apply to, I’d still not recommend the informal version for “you” used as “Du” in German.

But why is that?

Most likely, more people will be reading your cover letter throughout the application process. And it’s considered impolite in Germany to use “Du” instead of “Sie.”

Standard addressing formulas are, for example:

“ Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren ,” meaning “dear sir or madam,” is the most general variation.

If you know your first point of contact by name, you can also address them by using, for example, “ Sehr geehrter Herr Weidel ,” which means “Dear mister Weidel” in English.

Always address them with their family name, not with their first name.

It’s best to close a cover letter using the standard formula “ Mit freundlichen Grüßen ,” similar to “Best regards” in English.

Make sure you add your name with some white space in between so that you can sign the letter manually before sending it out.

Sentence length

You should make sure not to write any lengthy sentences. Better keep your sentences as short as possible. This helps the reader quickly grasp the content and understand what you are writing about without having to overthink it.

Individual cover letters

Even if you are applying for more than just one position at once, make sure you rewrite your cover letter every time.

You should tailor he cover letter should to the company you apply to.

You can’t use the central part of a cover letter for more than one job application.

Give examples

Reading through the job offering or job ad is crucial. It is better if something stands out that you can refer to in your cover letter. If specific personal strengths are required, give a short and easy-to-understand how you meet up.

Answers to questions

Are there any questions included in the job advertisement? If so, answer them and make sure that you answer all of these in your letter.

Refer to the company you apply to

Since nobody likes to receive a mass-produced application, make sure that you mention something that stood out for you while informing yourself about the company you apply to. Allow them to understand why you chose to apply for that specific job in their company.

Grammar and spelling

Of course, taking care of any grammar or spelling mistakes is always a good idea. If possible, let a professional read through your cover letter. If you have no professional at hand, you might have to find someone capable of reading and writing German fluently enough to support you here. I have always used Fiverr * for that kind of service in the past.

The structure of the application letter in Germany

From a structural point of view, a formal job inquiry letter can be a bit longer than you might have experienced that so far in your home country.

Basic information

At the very top of the page, please include:

• your full name
• phone number
• and other contact information

Also Include the full name and address of the company. And the name of the contact person you address the cover letter to, in case you know the name.

As a last formality, include the date and subject matter.

You can then address the person the cover letter is written for by name or use the standard formula of “Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren” as mentioned above.

Now it’s time to divide the cover letter into four different paragraphs.

First paragraph – Introduction

Make sure that you introduce yourself and give the reader why you are applying for the specific job. Some ideas might be that you recently relocated to Germany and are now searching for a job. Another option might be that you want to make a career change. It should be clear to the reader what your intention is.

Second paragraph – Your professional experience

The second paragraph is about your professional experience, skillset, and abilities. If there is anything worth mentioning that you believe would help you stand out from other applicants, please consider mentioning it.

Suppose you are still working outside of Germany. In that case, you might also consider providing some details about your current position, the company you are working for, and the daily tasks you are regularly doing.

If you achieved anything remarkable in the past that might benefit your future employer, let them know about it. It’s another chance for you to shine.

Third paragraph – About the company and the reason why

Before writing this paragraph, think about why the company should hire you instead of someone else.

How can you be of benefit to your future employer?

Try to describe why you are a good fit for the position, the job offered, and how you might fit into the team.

You should consider finding out more about the company you apply for and get some background information.

Since it’s not unlikely that people will search for you on LinkedIn, do the same and search for the company there.

You will most likely get a good idea about their corporate structure and maybe even about the team you would be working with.

Fourth paragraph – Closing

In the last paragraph, you should state that you are interested in the company and the position. Thank the person or the people who would read your cover letter for considering you for the offered job.

Also, please mention that you’d be looking forward to meeting them in person or virtually for the interview soon. And that you are looking forward to a reply.

Let professionals write the German introduction letter for you

Germans who changed their position quite often are all used to writing those cover letters as they have a long history in the German application process.

Writing a cover letter as a foreigner based on German standards can be challenging.

Why use a professional cover letter writer?

You should use a professional cover letter writer for your application if you are not 100% familiar with the German language and application process.

Cover letter writers whose native language is German can help you create a perfect cover letter for you.

Your chances of success with your application, assuming your CV already looks interesting, will be significantly higher when you send over a well-written letter for German employers.

Where to find a professional cover letter writer?

From my own experience, finding an excellent motivation letter writer is not difficult.

I have a great experience with the freelancer platform called Fiverr *. You can search for “ German cover letter ” there and find good results.

I want to give you one piece of advice to choose someone located in Germany and whose native language is German.

They are most likely very familiar with the specifications and can write fluently in German.

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How to Draft a Perfect German Cover Letter [Format, Guide]

In Germany, the employment market is highly competitive. Many qualified and skilled individuals are looking for jobs in Germany, so it's critical to make an excellent first impression with your cover letter.

A well-written cover letter can differentiate between securing job interviews and being overlooked when submitting a job or visa application. A great cover letter demonstrates that you are serious about the position and have what it takes. 

Read on for a guide on   how to write the ideal German cover letter and an example format , plus some pointers and shortcuts to ensure that your cover letter is flawless.

What is a German Cover Letter?

You may submit a one-page cover letter ( Anschreiben ) from Germany when   applying for a job   or an internship. The cover letter introduces you to the potential employer and explains why you are the ideal applicant.

The German cover letter should be formal and polite. The tone should be positive and professional.

Tip:   You may submit your resume ( Lebenslauf ) and cover letter in English or German when applying for a   position . If the employment opening is in German, it is advisable to write your cover letter in German.

German Cover Letter Format

It is critical to use the correct format for your cover letter when applying in Germany. This implies that you should include your   contact information   (name, address, phone number, email) and the date at the top of the page. The letter should be addressed to the person in charge of hiring at the firm (if you do not have a name, you can use something more general, such as " Dear Hiring Manager ").

It is essential to   keep it professional and easy to read   regarding font style and size for your German cover letter. Times New Roman or Arial font in size 12 should be sufficient.

Begin your letter with a   brief introduction   and explain why you are interested in the position. Then, go into detail about your qualifications and accomplishments that make you the perfect candidate for the job. Be sure to   emphasize any skills or experience   relevant to the position.

In the second section,   underline the skills and accomplishments   that make you the perfect candidate. Be sure to emphasize any skills or work experience relevant to the position. Finally, in the third part,   thank the company for their time and consideration . You may also include a statement of availability for an interview or mention that you will be in touch soon.

Close the letter with a professional sign-off (" Sincerely," "Best regards ," etc.), followed by your full name and signature.

Tip:   If you've   studied German , say so in your cover letter. This will demonstrate to the employer that you're serious about the position and have taken the time to learn more about their culture and country.

What not to include in a German Cover Letter

When writing your German cover letter, there are a few things that you should avoid doing.

• Do not repeat information   from your resume or CV verbatim.
• Personal information   such as your age, marital status, or the number of children should not be included. This data is irrelevant to the employer and may lead to your being discriminated against.
• Do not use   informal language or contractions . The phrases "I'd want to," or "I'll be" are examples of informal language.
• Avoid a generic cover letter . Make sure that your cover letter is tailored to the position you're applying for. This will demonstrate to the employer that you are genuinely interested in working for them.
• Do not include a   photograph   of yourself.
• Do not use humor   or try to be witty in your cover letter. This is a formal business correspondence; therefore, keep it serious unless stated otherwise.
• Do not make any   negative comments   about your current or previous employers.
• Do not reveal your salary expectations or demands   during the interview. This may be discussed at length during the hiring process.

Keep the following in mind while drafting a German Cover Letter

A German cover letter should be concise and direct, as stated in the job description.

There's no need to include details about your interests or hobbies. The emphasis should be on your abilities and qualifications rather than your personality.

Employers may not be familiar with overly formal or technical language, so avoid it. Stick to simple, straightforward speech that anyone can comprehend.

Finally, double-check it for spelling and grammatical errors before submitting your cover letter.

German Cover Letter Template Ideas

Finding the ideal German cover letter template may be a challenging task.

The internet is your best friend for locating the perfect German cover letter template. Several excellent, free websites provide templates for various letters, including German cover letters.

Some of our favorites include:

Novoresume   is a website that provides free templates for various letters, including German Cover Letters. The website offers several templates for different types of letters and varying levels of experience.

Resume.io  is another website that has compiled the best German cover letter examples and templates to help you land your dream job.

Zety  is a website that provides cover letter templates for various professions. The website offers both free and paid templates.

Cover letters can be tricky, but following a specific format can make the time to research much more accessible and help you get your dream job. Remember to personalize your letter for each job application and highlight relevant qualifications and experience.

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German cover letter guide – what recruiters expect

Writing a German cover letter in another hurdle on your path to getting a job in this country.

While the general purpose & content is probably similar to what you already know in your home country, some adaptation work might be necessary . This guide points out to the elements to include so you can convince recruiters you are the right one for the job.

Is a German cover letter still relevant?

Before putting in the efforts to actually write a German cover letter ( Bewerbungsschreiben , Motivationsschreibe n or Anschreiben ), you might wonder if it’s necessary at all.

A lot of recruiters don’t read it

This 2018 study by German recruitment agency Robert Kraft found out that 48% of recruiters didn’t find cover letters so relevant anymore , meaning that applications with CV only were considered valid.

In 2019, the Deutsche Bahn even stopped requesting cover lette rs all together, mentioning a lack of relevance. German ecommerce giant Otto did the same in 2016.

That lines up with my small experience as a recruiter & professional involved in the recruiting process. Motivation letters are rarely a differentiator, especially for more senior profiles. However, even if there is a trend to do away with it, most German recruiters will request a German cover lette r.

I will tell you why.

It still helps you to get an interview

Even if hiring managers will never glance over it, more & more companies are using Application Tracking Systems (ATS). It’s a piece of software that automates part of the recruiting process. Its purpose is to filter most applicants so the actual human HR manager only need to assess a few profiles for interviews.

ATS will compare requirements set by HR with what is on your CV and… your cover letter! It will search for the right keywords and compare them with the initial job ad.

Formatting your cover letter the right way, with the right keywords, it will maximize your chances to get invited to an interview.

Can I send my cover letter in English?

Since many applicants will only consider English-speaking jobs in Berlin or the rest of the country, it is a legitimate question.

I actually answered the same question on my post about German CVs . It applies to cover letters as well. (Spoiler alert: it depends.)

How should a German cover letter look like

At first glance, it looks like this. Read on for more details.

The header contains the typical information you would expect:

Your contact details

• First name and family name
• Street, street number
• Postal code, city
• e-mail address

The employer contact details

• Correct company name
• Name of hiring manager
• Street, street number,

It also contains the date at which the application was made

Subject line

The subject line simply includes what position you are applying for. Consider it a reminder for the hiring manager who has to process several applicants per day. Copy-paste the title from the job description. Salutation

A simple and personal touch by greeting the hiring manager by their names. Avoid “To whom it may concern” at all costs. Get a feel of the company policy about using first names or Mr/Mrs/Ms.

The actual cover letter

You will read a lof of tips on how to properly structure your content. German cover letters don’t differ so much from what you can find anywhere in the world. You should answer the 3 following questions well:

• Why you are a good fit or the job : this refers to how well your career/work experience has prepared you to take on the responsibilities listed in the job description. You should prove that the path you are on is naturally leading you to this position.
• What makes you think you can do the job : this refers to quantifiable/tangible achievements that can prove that you can solve the challenges ahead. Refer to specific skills mentioned in the job description and demonstrate how you already own them.
• Why this company attracts you in particular : you need to demonstrate a genuine interest in having this job at THIS company. This requires a little bit of background check on the company’s missions and vision. You need to get a feel of the identity of the company. Show that they align with your values and that it’s a good place to grow for you. Check the company’s LinkedIn feed to see if there are events, achievements you could relate to.

Leave a lasting impression after mentioning practical details:

• State your availability and when you can start.
• If it was requested in the job description, state your salary expectations .
• State again how much you would like this job and how much you can demonstrate your motivation in an interview.

Tips for success

• Stay formal & don’t get emotional
• Match the linguo/wording used by the company in the job description. Each company culture is unique
• Do not use bullets points
• Keep your letter machine readable by using a simple layout
• Sprinkle your letter with the right keywords so the ATS software puts your profile on top of the pile.
• Match the font & styles used on your CV.
• Do not use passive voice . Make sure you only use active verbs.
• Prefer sentences that show ownership & confidence (eg: “I think I could” -> “I am confident I will”)

I hope this little guide was useful. Feel free to ask questions the comments. Bastien

German cover letter – FAQ

The actual content of the letter should not be longer than 4-5 paragraphs, with 2-4 sentences each. It should fit on a single page with plenty of space towards the bottom.

You can probably find a job in Berlin without a German cover letter, as a lot of international companies conduct their hiring processes in English only. However, that limits your opportunities a lot.

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Naturally, there is also a guideline for professional letter writing and correspondence, the so-called DIN 5008 norm. It states the following margins on a DIN A4 (standard German letter paper format ): German Cover Letter Format Example. Left margin: 2,5 cm. Right margin: 2,0 cm. Top margin: 4,5 cm. Bottom margin: 2,5 cm.

Use specific, concrete examples from your work history to back up your points. End with a formal signing-off. Make sure your letter is no longer than one side of A4. Our expat guide looks at how to format , structure and write a cover letter in Germany , with plenty of tips, and links to examples and templates.

The format of a cover letter in Germany . A cover letter in Germany is a very formal letter . It follows the basic format of a typical business letter . Recruiters in Germany are used to this specific format . So, you should try to follow this format . Your cover letter may be viewed negatively if you use a format that is too different than the norm ...

Font – Use a common, easy-to-read font such as Arial or Times New Roman. For consistency, use the same font in your cover letter and CV. Font size – The text in your German cover letter should be size 11–12. Paragraphs – Your German cover letter should be written in full sentences and split into 3–5 paragraphs. Avoid using bullet points.

Based on my experience, you should never miss that chance to impress your future employer. It may make a difference if your CV is similar to others or might not fit 100% to the job offered. Definition of the cover letter in Germany . Think about a motivation letter as an extended introduction to: who you are; the reason you are sending the ...

Use this guide from Indeed which speaks to the right font and font size to use on CVs, which also applies to cover letters. 2) Don’t make your paragraphs too long and use sensible spacing to make your cover letter easier to read. 3) Your German CV should have a similar look and feel.

It is critical to use the correct format for your cover letter when applying in Germany . This implies that you should include your contact information (name, address, phone number, email) and the date at the top of the page. The letter should be addressed to the person in charge of hiring at the firm (if you do not have a name, you can use ...

Salutation. In Germany , formality is crucial. Address the recipient with “Sehr geehrte (r)” (Dear) followed by their last name and a comma. If you don’t know the recipient’s name, use “Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren” (Dear Sir/Madam). 6. Opening Paragraph. The opening paragraph sets the tone for your cover letter .

Keep your letter machine readable by using a simple layout. Sprinkle your letter with the right keywords so the ATS software puts your profile on top of the pile. Match the font & styles used on your CV. Do not use passive voice. Make sure you only use active verbs.

Before we review which content goes into each part of the letter , let’s take a look at the AIDA format for an easy-to-implement structure through your entire cover letter . Using the AIDA Format in Your Cover Letter . You can create a positive impression right from the first sentence of the cover letter - by. starting differently.