Sarojini Naidu

The next freedom fighter of India on our list is Sarojini Naidu, also known as the Nightingale of India. She was not just a freedom fighter but an amazing poet also. She was born in Hyderabad on February 13, 1879. Her father, Aghorenath Chattopadhyay, was a scientist, educator, and philosopher, whereas her mother, Barada Sundari Devi, was a poet. Sarojini had a keen interest in literature and writing from a young age. She did not go to any school for her early education and was homeschooled by her parents with a quality education.

Her role in India's struggle for freedom was very important as she used her charisma and eloquence to encourage people and make them aware of why there is a need to fight for the freedom of their country together. She was a member of the Indian National Congress, where many leaders used to appraise her work. She was a very eloquent and powerful speaker. She used this quality to encourage people all over India to unite and fight for their freedom. She also faced imprisonment several times like our other freedom fighters, as she was also a part of the Non-Cooperation Movement and Civil Disobedience Movement.

As she was a renowned poetess, some of her works got published too, which includes "The Golden Threshold", "The Bird of Time", and "The Broken Wings". We can see the immense love of Naidu for her country in her poetry. Her poetry often portrayed her deep concern for the bad condition of people in the nation.

She is known as "The Nightingale of India" for her contributions to India's independence struggle and her literary achievements. She also became the first woman president of the Indian National Congress in 1925. Her achievements continued further, and later in 1947, she was appointed governor of the United Provinces, present-day Uttar Pradesh.

Sadly, Sarojini Naidu's health started deteriorating in the later years of her life, and she passed away on March 2, 1949, at 70. Her death was a great loss to India, as she had dedicated her entire life to the cause of Indian independence and had left an indelible mark on the country's cultural and political landscape.