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  2. List of Indian independence activists - Wikipedia

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    Pal is known as the Father of Revolutionary Thoughts in India and was one of the freedom fighters of India.Bipin Chandra Pal made a strong plea for repeal of the Arms Act which was discriminatory in nature. Along with Lala Lajpat Rai and Bal Gangadhar Tilak he belonged to the Lal-Bal-Pal trio that was associated with revolutionary activity.

  3. Mukti Bahini - Wikipedia

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    India increased support to Mukti Bahini after the signing of the treaty. [77] For India, the treaty was an important insurance policy against a possible Chinese intervention on the side of Pakistan. China had fought a brief war with India in 1962. Both the US and China, however, ultimately failed to mobilise adequate support for Pakistan. [78] [79]

  4. Umabai Kundapur - Wikipedia

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    Umabai Kundapur was an Indian freedom fighter from Karnataka, recognized for her leadership in the women's wing of the Seva Dal, a grassroots organization founded by N. S. Hardikar that played a critical role in India's struggle for independence. [1] [2]

  5. Jallianwala Bagh massacre - Wikipedia

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    The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919.A large crowd had gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab, British India, during the annual Baisakhi fair to protest against the Rowlatt Act and the arrest of pro-Indian independence activists Saifuddin Kitchlew and Satyapal.

  6. Moje Riba - Wikipedia

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    Moje Riba (1890–1982) was an Indian freedom fighter who contributed to the Indian independence movement.He was the first INC President of Arunachal Pradesh. [1] [2] On 15 August 1974, he was awarded the Tamra Patra by the then Governor of Arunachal Pradesh K. A. A. Raja at Shillong, for his sacrifice and contribution in the freedom movement.

  7. Trilochan Pokhrel - Wikipedia

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    Late Pokhrel was the first Sikkimese freedom fighter who fought against British hegemony. Actually, Sikkim was a protectorate state of the British. In the year 1861, the signature of the Treaty of Tumlong effectively made Sikkim a de facto protectorate of British India. This had a huge impact on Sikkim's Sovereignty.

  8. Indian independence movement - Wikipedia

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    The Indian textile industry also played an important role in the freedom struggle of India. The merchandise of the textile industry pioneered the Industrial Revolution in India and soon England was producing cotton cloth in such great quantities that the domestic market was saturated, and the products had to be sold in foreign markets.

  9. Uda Devi - Wikipedia

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    Uda Devi Pasi (1830-1857) was an Indian woman freedom fighter who participated in the war on behalf of Indian soldiers against the British East India Company, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. She was a member of the women's battalion of Wajid Ali Shah , the last Nawab of Awadh .