Women during the Indian Freedom Movement: With Special Emphasis to Few Renowned Women Hindi Literature Writers who were the Unsung Heroines of India's Freedom Struggle for Independence

Abstract

The history of the Indian Independence Movement will be incomplete without the involvement of women. The sacrifice made by Indian women had to play a leading role. They fought with real heart and courage and endured numerous tortures, abuses and sacrifices to win us freedom. The women came in and took charge of the fighting while most of the male freedom fighters were in jail. The list of great women whose names for their dedication and undying commitment to Indian service have gone down in history is a long one.

The independence movement in India has been a time of high hope for many authors and poets who have encouraged them by their creative skills and imagination to contribute to the greater cause of liberation for their citizens and country. These authors and poets have acknowledged multiple hurdles, including prison terms.

Present paper mainly discuss about the contributions of women during the Indian freedom movement, with special emphasis to few renowned women Hindi literature writers who were the unsung heroines of India’s freedom struggle for independence.