- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Top 10 Revolutionary Indian Freedom Fighters: India's struggle for independence has seen many brave people who chose revolution and brave actions to oppose British rule. These revolutionaries believed that to demolish the foundations of colonial power, bold and aggressive actions were necessary. These individuals inspired many Indians at that time. From Bhagat Singh's aggressive protests to Subhas Chandra Bose's leadership of the Indian National Army.
For the sake of India's independence, martyrs like Rajguru, Chandrashekhar Azad and Khudiram Bose sacrificed their lives. Even though their activities were controversial, they played a crucial role in uniting locals against the British. The lives and contributions of these ten outstanding liberation warriors are highlighted in this article.
List Of Top 10 Freedom Fighters Who Believed In Revolutionary Methods
Here is the list of the top 10 freedom fighters who used revolutionary methods during the Independence fight;
1. Bhagat Singh (1907-1931)
Rajguru, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev (Image: Instagram)
Bhagat Singh was the youngest revolutionary who believed in violent action to oppose British tyranny. He was born in Punjab and rose to prominence as a symbol of resistance. He was involved in killing a British officer to take revenge for Lala Lajpat rai’s death and later tossed bombs in the Central Legislative Assembly. He was hanged by the British government and his sacrifice inspired many Indians to join the freedom struggle.
2. Shivaram Rajguru (1908-1931)
Rajguru was born in Maharashtra and was close to Bhagat Singh. He played a key role in the murder of British officer J.P. Saunders. Unfortunately, he was executed at a young age along with Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev because of his bravery and dedication to India's independence.
3. Sukhdev Thapar (1907-1931)
Another important revolutionary leader who was associated with Bhagat Singh and Rajguru was Sukhdev Thapar, who was born in Punjab. He took part in the assembly bombing and was a key member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). Because of his involvement in the independence struggle, he was executed at the age of just twenty-four. Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, these three were hanged together by British law.
4. Chandrashekhar Azad (1906-1931)
Born in Madhya Pradesh, Chandrashekhar Azad was a fearless leader who vowed to live and die for India's freedom. He was highly involved in revolutionary activities, such as the Kakori train robbery. He evaded British capture all of his life, but when he was surrounded, he decided to shoot himself rather than give up.
5. Subhas Chandra Bose (1897-1945)
Subhas Chandra Bose (Image: Instagram)
Born in Odisha, Subhas Chandra Bose believed that India's independence required armed conflict. During World War II, he established the Indian National Army (INA) and looked to nations like Japan and Germany for assistance in fighting the British. Even now, many still remember his well-known catchphrase, "Give me blood, and I will give you freedom."
6. Ram Prasad Bismil (1897-1927)
Ram Prasad Bismil was a revolutionary poet and freedom fighter, who was born in Uttar Pradesh. He was one of the masterminds behind the train heist at Kakori, which was carried out to steal British money. He is regarded as a sacred figure in Indian history because of his sacrifice and patriotic lyrics.
7. Khudiram Bose (1889-1908)
One of the youngest revolutionaries in India's fight for independence was Khudiram Bose, who was born in Bengal. He tried to throw a bomb at a British judge when he was just eighteen. Although his mission failed, his bravery inspired many to join the fight for independence.
8. Batukeshwar Dutt (1910-1965)
Born in Bengal, Batukeshwar Dutt was a close friend of Bhagat Singh. To oppose British legislation, they all threw bombs into the Central Legislative Assembly. Despite being imprisoned for his activities, he never stopped inspiring others with his perseverance and commitment.
9. Ashfaqulla Khan (1900-1927)
Born in Uttar Pradesh, Ashfaqulla Khan had a significant role in the train theft in Kakori. Along with other revolutionaries, he collaborated closely with Ram Prasad Bismil. Known for his courage and interfaith harmony, he was executed by the British for his involvement in the fight for freedom.
10. Surya Sen (1894-1934)
The architect behind the Chittagong Armoury Raid, in which a group of rebels attacked British armouries, was Bengali-born Surya Sen. He was ultimately apprehended and put to death, but his actions known as "Masterda" remain a brilliant example of bravery and tenac.