Heroes of Bharat

Freedom Fighters - A

Honoring the brave souls who dedicated their lives to the independence and integrity of our motherland.

Abadi Bano Begum

She was a prominent voice in the Indian independence movement, mother of Mohammad Ali Jauhar and Shaukat Ali (politician). She was also known as Bi Amman.

Abbas Tyabji

Abbas Tyabji was an Indian freedom fighter from Gujarat, and an associate of Mahatma Gandhi. He also served as the Chief Justice of Baroda State. His grandson is historian Irfan Habib.

Abdul Bari (professor)

Mahatma Gandhi stated that Bari 'lived like a fakir in the service of his countrymen.' Then Congress President J. B. Kripalani said, 'His death has robbed India one of its bravest and most selfless soldiers of freedom'. Rajendra Prasad recalled his contribution to the nation through a message dated 22 March 1948 published in Mazdur Avaz.

Abdul Qaiyum Ansari

He fought for the independence of India. He fought against Jinnah's two nation theory through his All India Momin Conference of which he was the president. Mr. Ansari dedicated his life to help the underprivileged economically backward people of India.

Ahmadullah Shah

Famous as Maulavi of Faizabad, famous freedom fighter and was a leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Maulavi Ahmadullah Shah was known as the Lighthouse of Rebellion in Awadh region.

Alimuddin Ahmad

Underground Bengali revolutionary who provided shelter for numerous rebels and assisted them with weaponry

Alluri Sitarama Raju

He led the Rampa Rebellion of 1922

Amarendranath Chatterjee

A revolutionary, he raised funds and took part in the Indo-German Conspiracy.

Ambika Chakrabarty

A revolutionary, he took part in the Chittagong armory raid.

Ananta Singh

A revolutionary, he participated in the Chittagong armoury raid.

Anant Laxman Kanhere

A revolutionary assassin, he was executed by the colonial government for the murder of a British officer A. M. T. Jackson.

Aruna Asaf Ali

An educator and activist who is widely remembered for hoisting the INC flag during the Quit India Movement, 1942.

Ashfaqulla Khan

A founding member of the HRA, he was executed for taking part in the Kakori conspiracy.

Atulkrishna Ghosh

A revolutionary, he took part in the Indo-German Conspiracy.